Indianapolis limo service on Elly8.net starts with a fixed, all-in fare: a business sedan from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to downtown Indianapolis is US$160, and an Executive Sprinter for a group is US$420. The price covers the chauffeur, the vehicle, taxes, standard gratuity and airport meet and greet, and it is the same on a quiet weeknight as it is on the Friday before the Indy 500.
Rides in Indianapolis are operated by licensed, commercially insured local chauffeur partners vetted through the Limousine Worldwide network; Elly8.net takes the booking, fixes the price and runs the 24/7 desk. One booking, one email confirmation and one desk to call, whether you need a single IND pickup, a convention week of hotel transfers or a race-day car to the Speedway.
How much is a car service from IND to downtown Indianapolis?
A pre-booked car from Indianapolis International (IND) to downtown Indianapolis costs from US$160 in a business sedan to US$420 in an Executive Sprinter on Elly8.net, fixed and all-in. The drive is about 14 mi (23 km), roughly 27 minutes on a clear road.
The full menu from IND to downtown is US$160 in a business sedan, US$210 in a business SUV, US$280 in a First Class sedan, US$260 in a First Class SUV and US$420 in an Executive Sprinter. Round trips are priced together, from US$305 in a business sedan to US$800 in a Sprinter. Every price is per vehicle, not per person.
Indianapolis is an easy airport city most of the year, and 27 minutes on a clear road is often close to reality. The exceptions are predictable: weekday rush hour on I-70, the days around the Indy 500, and the arrival and departure peaks of a big downtown convention. On those days the desk builds a buffer into pickup times. The fare stays fixed; tolls, parking and waiting beyond the included time are billed at cost.
Indianapolis International Airport (IND): where your chauffeur meets you
IND has a single terminal, so arrivals are simple. When you book an Indianapolis airport transfer, add your flight number and we track it, so a delayed connection moves the pickup automatically. Complimentary waiting starts after a tracked landing.
Your chauffeur meets you inside arrivals with a name board, helps with bags at the carousel and walks you to the car. For comparison, the airport sends Uber and Lyft riders out of the terminal to the Ground Transportation Center on the first floor of the Terminal Garage (ind.com), and taxis load at the curb on the lower level just outside baggage claim (ind.com). Child seats are available on request, and our meet and greet page explains the arrivals routine.
| Route | Business Sedan | Business SUV | First Class Sedan | First Class SUV | Executive Sprinter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND to downtown Indianapolis | US$160 | US$210 | US$280 | US$260 | US$420 |
| IND round trip | US$305 | US$400 | US$535 | US$495 | US$800 |
| By the hour, as directed (3-hour minimum) | US$95/hr | US$120/hr | US$155/hr | US$145/hr | US$190/hr |
| Evening out & event night | US$475 | US$600 | US$775 | US$725 | US$950 |
| Full-day chauffeur | US$700 | US$885 | US$1,145 | US$1,070 | US$1,400 |
IndyGo bus, taxi or rideshare: which makes sense?
Indianapolis has no airport rail line, but it does have a public bus. IndyGo's Route 8 provides non-express, fixed-route service from the airport to downtown, and IndyGo day passes for all fixed routes are US$6, according to the airport (ind.com). The airport also lists scheduled coach services to Bloomington, Lafayette and West Lafayette, and Muncie for university trips.
Taxis run on the meter, and there is a US$20 minimum charge on every taxi fare from the airport, regardless of distance; the airport notes that fares may exceed the meter amount for trips outside the Indianapolis area. Rideshare fares are set by the app at the moment you request, with surge pricing when demand peaks, which it reliably does in May.
| Option | Price to downtown | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndyGo Route 8 bus | IndyGo fare; US$6 day pass | longer, with stops | One traveller, light bag, daytime |
| Taxi from the lower-level curb | metered, US$20 minimum from IND | about 27 min clear road | Short notice, one or two people |
| Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Uber Black) | set by the app, surge applies | about 27 min clear road | Flexible, off-peak trips |
| Elly8.net business sedan | US$160, fixed, all-in | about 27 min clear road | Late flights, meetings, bags, race week |
| Elly8.net Executive Sprinter | US$420 per vehicle | about 27 min clear road | Groups, teams and families with luggage |
For one traveller with a carry-on landing at midday, the bus or a cab is reasonable. A pre-booked car makes more sense for a late arrival, a family with car seats, a group that would otherwise split across several app cars, anyone due at a meeting or a convention booth, and anyone flying in for race weekend, when the fixed price matters most. Our chauffeur vs taxi and chauffeur vs Uber and Lyft pages explain the trade-offs.
The Indianapolis 500 and the Speedway
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in the town of Speedway, is only about 5 mi (9 km) from downtown, roughly 15 minutes on a clear road, but race weekends are a different world. The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge runs from May 18 to May 30, 2027, with the race itself closing the event on Sunday, May 30, 2027 (indianapolismotorspeedway.com). The Sonsio Grand Prix comes first, on May 14 and 15, 2027, and the NASCAR Brickyard Weekend follows on July 23 to 25, 2027.
On race day, roads around the Speedway close and reroute early, and the lots fill hours before the green flag. A pre-booked car with an agreed drop-off and pickup point is the calm way to do it, and for corporate hospitality guests a Sprinter keeps a group together. Book race-day cars as early as possible; partner capacity in Indianapolis is finite and May is the busiest month of the year. The Evening out & event night package, from US$475 in a business sedan to US$950 in an Executive Sprinter, covers the parties and dinners around race week, and the Full-day chauffeur covers the race itself. See sports event car service for how we plan it.
Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center and downtown
Downtown Indianapolis is compact and walkable, and much of it is connected indoors. The Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Colts, operate together, and the convention center says 4,700 hotel rooms are connected to it by skywalks, out of about 7,100 hotel rooms downtown (icclos.com). A new Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is taking reservations for February 2027, adding to that hotel base.
That makes Indianapolis a convention and big-event city. Gen Con, the tabletop gaming convention, fills downtown every summer; the 2026 edition ran July 30 to August 2 (gencon.com). Colts Sundays and major events at Lucas Oil Stadium, Pacers and Fever games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and large conventions all bring heavy pickup demand at the same hour. For exhibitors and delegations, we can run airport arrivals, standby cars and evening transfers to dinners on Massachusetts Avenue or in Fountain Square; our conference and trade show transportation page explains multi-day plans, and event transportation covers galas and private events.
For a day with several stops, an hourly chauffeur at US$95 to US$190 an hour, 3-hour minimum, keeps one car with you between the Statehouse, the medical campuses and client offices.
Corporate travel in Indianapolis
Indianapolis combines a downtown business district and state government with large employers spread across the metro, from Carmel and Fishers in the north to the airport corridor. The Corporate roadshow day runs from US$855 in a business sedan to US$1,710 in an Executive Sprinter, and the Full-day chauffeur from US$700 to US$1,400; both keep a chauffeur with you all day, waiting at each stop.
Assistants and travel managers can open a corporate account for monthly invoicing, saved traveller profiles and one desk across every Elly8.net city. NDAs are available on request. Our corporate car service and roadshow chauffeur pages explain how we handle executives, board meetings and visiting clients.
Weddings, proms and nights out
Indianapolis weddings often pair a church or a historic downtown venue with photos along the Canal Walk or in one of the city's parks, and a reception in a downtown hotel ballroom or a converted warehouse. A sedan for the couple and a Sprinter for the wedding party covers most plans, and the desk will build a schedule for every stop. See wedding limousine and prom limousine for how we plan each.
For birthdays, anniversaries and nights out on Mass Ave or in Broad Ripple, the Evening out package keeps a chauffeur with you through the evening. The chauffeur follows local rules on everything inside the vehicle.
Private tours and day trips
The Private city highlights tour runs from US$380 in a business sedan to US$760 in an Executive Sprinter: the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and Monument Circle, the Canal Walk and White River State Park, the Speedway and its museum, and neighbourhoods such as Fountain Square and the Bottleworks District. Visit Indy, the city's tourism bureau, has ideas for each.
There is no fixed day-trip package for Indianapolis, but the Full-day chauffeur covers the common ones. Bloomington and Indiana University are about 52 mi (84 km) south, roughly 68 minutes on a clear road, and Lafayette and Purdue University about 65 mi (104 km) northwest, roughly 83 minutes. Campus visits, graduations and university meetings are regular bookings.
Other cities from Indianapolis
The nearest Elly8.net cities are Louisville, Cincinnati, Chicago, Columbus, Nashville and Milwaukee, each with its own fixed airport prices. Many Indiana travellers fly through Chicago O'Hare; for that or any other one-way run, enter both addresses in the web booker or read about our city-to-city car service.
How booking an Indianapolis car works
Booking takes a couple of minutes, and you see the full price before you pay.
- Enter the pickup and drop-off. For IND, add your flight number; for race days, tell us your gate or parking lot and we will agree a drop-off point.
- Choose the vehicle: business sedan, business SUV, First Class sedan or SUV, or an Executive Sprinter. The fleet page shows passengers and bags per vehicle. Partner vehicles are four model years old or newer, seven for Rolls-Royce, Maybach and Bentley.
- Press Reserve now on a fixed price, or use the web booker for any other address. Confirmation arrives by email, and chauffeur details follow before pickup.
Cancellations: more than 72 hours before pickup is free; 72 hours or less, 10%; 48 hours or less, 50%; 24 hours or less or a no-show, 100%. Refunds go to the original card. Read the full cancellation policy.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a car service from IND to downtown Indianapolis?
A business sedan from IND to downtown Indianapolis is US$160, a business SUV US$210, a First Class sedan US$280, a First Class SUV US$260 and an Executive Sprinter US$420. Prices are per vehicle, fixed and all-in, covering the chauffeur, taxes, standard gratuity and meet and greet. Tolls, parking and extra waiting are billed at cost.
Where will my chauffeur meet me at Indianapolis airport?
Inside arrivals, with a name board, so you do not need to walk to the Ground Transportation Center in the Terminal Garage or queue at the taxi curb. The chauffeur helps with your bags and walks you to the car. Your flight is tracked, and complimentary waiting starts after a tracked landing.
Can I book a car for the Indy 500?
Yes, and book early. The Indianapolis 500 event period runs May 18 to 30, 2027, with the race on Sunday, May 30. We arrange airport transfers for race week, a Full-day chauffeur for race day, and group Sprinters for hospitality guests, with drop-off and pickup at agreed points around the Speedway road closures.
Is a taxi cheaper than a car service from IND?
For one or two people at an off-peak hour, often yes. Taxis run on the meter with a US$20 minimum from the airport. A fixed-price car is better value when you have a group, car seats, a late flight or a schedule to keep, and in race week, when demand for every kind of ride is at its peak.
Do you provide child seats in Indianapolis?
Yes, on request. Add the number of seats and the children's ages when you book, and the partner chauffeur will have them fitted before pickup. If you prefer to bring your own seats, tell the desk and the chauffeur will allow time to install them.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation more than 72 hours before pickup is free. Within 72 hours the charge is 10%, within 48 hours 50%, and within 24 hours or for a no-show 100% of the fare. Refunds go back to the card used to book. Time and address changes are handled by the 24/7 desk.
Can you move a convention group to the Indiana Convention Center?
Yes. We plan airport arrivals, daily hotel-to-center runs for hotels outside the skywalk network, standby cars and evening transfers, with Executive Sprinters for larger teams. Send the desk the headcount, hotels and schedule, and we will build the plan and a fixed price.
Do you offer corporate accounts in Indianapolis?
Yes. A corporate account gives your company one place to book across every Elly8.net city, saved traveller profiles and monthly invoicing, with NDAs on request. Apply through the corporate accounts page and the desk will set up your Indianapolis travellers and assistants.
