Flights from Washington to Indianapolis

People traveling from Washington, DC, to Indianapolis will find a sprawling metropolis that revolves around sports and has a variety of family-oriented attractions. Visit Orbitz.com to find sales on travel expenses and low-cost airline tickets.

Flying Out of Washington, DC

Three airports service the Washington, DC, area: Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI). All airports offer flights to Indianapolis, and all have numerous parking options available. At Reagan National Airport, the Economy Parking Lot is the cheapest parking option; it costs $12 per day. Dulles also has an Economy Parking Lot that charges $10 per day. Passengers departing from BWI should choose the Long-Term Parking Lot if they are looking for the cheapest rate; it costs $8 per day. Alternatively, you can take a taxicab to any of the area airports. Cab fare to Reagan National Airport costs between $12 and $23; cab fare from Dulles costs between $56 and $64 and cabs going to BWI cost $2.90 for the first .10 of a mile and $2.50 for each additional mile. People leaving from Reagan National Airport or Dulles can also take the Metrorail. However, Dulles passengers need to get off the train at the West Falls Church Metro Stop and take the Washington Coach Flyer from there to the airport.

Exploring Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana. The city is known for hosting popular racing events like the Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard 400 and the NHRA U.S. Nationals. If you're traveling with children, you should visit the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Zoo. If you're planning a romantic getaway, you can ride a gondola down the Central Canal after enjoying dinner at the St. Elmo Steak House. Other area attractions include the President Benjamin Harrison Home, White River State Park, the Indiana State Museum and the Indiana War Memorial. Flights from Washington, DC, arrive at the Indianapolis International Airport, located 7 miles from downtown Indianapolis. To get from the airport to downtown, you can take a bus, taxi or rental car. Tickets for the Downtown/Airport Express Route Bus cost $7. The Route 8 Bus also transports passengers downtown for $1.75. Taxicabs line up at the curb, just outside of the baggage claim area. If you want your own transportation, you can reserve a rental car using Orbitz.com. The airport houses eight rental car companies, including Alamo, Avis, Budget and Hertz. If you're visiting Indianapolis in the summer, pack light clothing. The summer months are hot and humid. Average high temperatures range from the high 80s to the low 90s, with some days exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're traveling in the winter, be prepared for snow. The city gets an average of 16 inches of snow per year, and temperatures can dip down into the high teens.

Planning a Trip to Indianapolis

A variety of sporting events, family attractions and daily flights make it easy to see why people plan trips from Washington, DC, to Indianapolis. At Orbitz.com, you'll find vacation packages designed to help you save money on travel expenses.