The fastest way to get from Austin, TX, to Indianapolis, IN, is by flying. The flight with no stops takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes. Direct flights are available by American Airlines, Delta, and United. Flights are usually quite affordable, with round-trip tickets often costing as low as $200-$250. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is about a 15-minute drive from downtown Austin, and the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), about a 10-minute drive from downtown Indianapolis.
Driving by Car (Distance of about 1,155 miles)
An epic 17h30min road trip between the two cities; take I-69 N out of Austin and continue for about 81 miles; Take I-35 N in Hewitt and go for about 20 miles; Finally, merge on to I-70 E and follow the road for about 1,055 miles.