How to Book Train Travel from Indianapolis to Washington, DC

Only Amtrak provides train service from Indianapolis to Washington, DC. Familiarizing yourself with the following steps will go a long way toward ensuring a stress-free trip and your prompt arrival at Washington's Union Station.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A computer with internet access.

1. Call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak's web site in the "Resources" section below. On the web site, you can book your train reservations via Amtrak's Fare Finder. You can also navigate the site if you have a PDA, Blackberry or other handheld device.

2. If you ordered your tickets online or by phone, pick them up at a ticket agent or at one of the Quik-Trak kiosks that can be found at many Amtrak locations (you'll need to enter your reservation number). If you've booked your trip far in advance, you can also request that your tickets be mailed to you.

Tips & Warnings

• Reserve early for a better chance to book a direct train trip to Washington, DC.
• Bring something to keep you busy or entertain you if your itinerary involves long gaps between trip segments.
• There are no Quik-Trak kiosks for ticketing at the Indianapolis station. Speak to an agent at the ticket office.
• There is no baggage check at the Indianapolis station. Use the Amtrak website to look up the baggage policy before you depart.
• There is no smoking on most Amtrak trains.