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Indianapolis International Airport can be easily reached from the city centre by bus, shuttle service, which some hotels provide, or a rented vehicle. You can rely on limousine services for a more luxurious mode of transportation.

You can always find a taxi in the city centre. Regardless of where in the city centre, the taxi fare to the airport is a minimum of 15 dollars. If you are outside of the Indianapolis city centre, you should definitely speak to the taxi driver in advance regarding the fare. You should also remember that it is common to tip taxi drivers.

Shuttle Service

Go Express Travel offers shuttle services every day of the week from 08:00 to 23:00. Shuttle services depart from the city centre directly to Indianapolis International Airport every half an hour. A one-way ticket costs 10 dollars. Indianapolis is the car racing capital of the world, and during car racing events shuttle services are offered between the airport and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Car Rental

There are many car rental companies in the city centre. To reach the airport, drive along the Interstate 70 (I-70) and follow directions. The journey will take approximately 20 minutes in normal traffic conditions.   

Bus

Bus route 8 from the city centre to the airport takes around 1 hour. The journey lasts this long because the bus has to stop at 54 different stations on the way. A one-way bus ticket costs 1.75 dollars; a daily ticket costs 4 dollars.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Numerous hotels around the Indianapolis airport, and some of the hotels in the city centre provide airport shuttle services. Some hotels ask for additional charges for airport shuttle services. Find out in advance whether your hotel provides airport transfer services, and whether there are additional costs attached.

Limousine

You can seek the services of a limousine company if in the lookout for a comfortable journey. For a more affordable option, you can also share the rented limousine. Your hotel can provide you with the contact details of companies that provide limousine services. Ensure to choose a limousine company that has the necessary business license to drop off travelers to Indianapolis International Airport.

Airport Information

Located in the southwest of the city, about 7 miles from the city centre, Indianapolis International Airport is the largest airport in the U.S. state of Indiana. To create a more comfortable environment, there are a number of facilities in the airport, including a spa centre and a hairdresser. There are also many stores, markets, cafes, restaurants, and bars, as well as a lounge spread across the airport. Free wi-fi service is available at the terminal. For further information visit the Indianapolis International Airport website.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport, also referred to as Detroit Metro Airport, connects the city of Detroit with the rest of the country and the world. One of the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport, which is located 32 km away, is by taxi.

Getting to the city center from the airport usually takes about 40 to 50 minutes; the total travel time will vary depending on which method of transportation you use and the traffic conditions.

Taxis are among the most comfortable and popular transportation alternatives in the city. However, the fact that the airport is located far from the city center makes the total fare quite expensive. Renting a car is one of the most frequently preferred means of transportation by visitors to the city. The cost of renting a car in Detroit is very reasonable. The city and its surroundings are easy to navigate by car, which is one of the main reasons why renting a car is a widely preferred method of transportation.

There are various international rental car companies located at the airport, such as AVIS, Hertz, and Budget, making renting a car in the city easy and practical. It is no surprise that public transportation in Detroit is not widely used and is not very well developed since the city is known as the ‘automobile capital’ of the United States. The nearest train station in the city is located 19 km from the airport. You can get to the station by taxi or car and then take a train to other cities around Detroit.

Detroit Metro Airport offers passenger services out of two terminals, the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. There are shuttle services that provide transportation between terminals every 10 minutes. There are many well known restaurants and cafes at the airport, like TGI Fridays and Starbucks, as well as a rich variety of venues offering delicious dishes from international cuisine, especially American cuisine and Far East cuisine.

The airport also contains currency exchange services and ATMs to meet your monetary needs, cafes, restaurants, bars, bookstores, and duty free stores where you can go shopping for a great variety of affordable products.

Bus

Buses are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport. Buses depart from in front of both terminals and provide transportation to the city center. Bus services depart from the Ground Transportation Center at both the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. It takes about 1 hour to get to the city center from the airport by bus.

Rental Car

Renting a car in Detroit, one of the most important automobile centers in the United States, is a very popular choice among visitors. There are many rental car companies that you can choose from, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Each company is located at the rental car campus. There is a shuttle service that provides transportation between the rental car campus and the Ground Transportation Center at each terminal.

If you are planning on renting a car in the city then we recommend booking your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. This way your car will be ready for you when you land at Detroit Metro Airport.

Taxis and Luxury Sedans

Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit at Detroit Metro Airport and they offer both classic taxi services as well as luxury sedan services. Taxi service in the city is provided by Metro Cab and luxury sedans are provided by Metro Cars. The fares for both options are quite reasonable. However, these services are still more expensive than public transportation alternatives such as buses. You can access both vehicle options 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from the Ground Transportation Center at both terminals. Taxis can be an expensive alternative if you are traveling alone. However, if you are traveling in a group or with your family then taxis are among the most comfortable and fastest transportation alternatives in Detroit.

Private Transfer

Another way to get to the city center is by private transfer. There are various companies in Detroit that offer private transfer services. The fees for these services vary according to the service company you use and the distance traveled. However, in general private transfer services are cheaper than taxi services but more expensive than bus services. Private transfer services are usually preferred by large tour groups or corporate employees traveling on business. If you want to use a private transfer service to get to the city center then you have to make a reservation in advance before you land at the airport.

Hotel Shuttles

Hotel shuttle services are not a very common or preferred transportation alternative in Detroit, however they are available as a method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Hotel shuttle service fees are not too high. Moreover, some hotels offer these services free of charge to their guests. If you want use this service we recommend contacting the hotel you are staying at in advance to give them information about your flight arrival time and to make a reservation.

Car

You can easily get to the city center from the airport by car. Driving to the city center is among one of the most convenient transportation alternatives thanks to the passenger drop-off area and parking lots that offer both short-term parking and long-term parking. Parking fees at the airport are reasonable. Detroit Metro Airport also has charging stations to charge electric vehicles.