How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Indianapolis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Indianapolis start from $131. The average price for this route is around $192. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Indianapolis?

The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Indianapolis is 16h 55m, covering a distance of 698 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Indianapolis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Indianapolis at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Indianapolis?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Indianapolis generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Indianapolis?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Indianapolis?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Indianapolis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Indianapolis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Indianapolis from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Birmingham to Indianapolis on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	12h 15m	4:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	17h 10m	4:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 30m	8:10am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 30m	8:10am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	7:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 35m	10:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 16 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

16h 55mAverage Duration

698 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $392	Average Duration16h 55m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$337 - $1,968	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Indianapolis?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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B
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,422 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87422 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $131

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Birmingham Indianapolis recent customer reviews

Did not get me there on time first bus made us miss the second bus had wait 6 hours til we got on the second bus. workers and drivers was rude it was not the best experience

Guy M.

June 24, 2024

Amtrak

4/55,634 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham, US to Indianapolis by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Indianapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Indianapolis start from $131. The average price for this route is around $192. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Indianapolis?
The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Indianapolis is 16h 55m, covering a distance of 698 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Indianapolis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Indianapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Indianapolis at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Indianapolis?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Indianapolis generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Indianapolis?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-07

$130

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$134

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$126

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $126

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham, US to Indianapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $126 to $140 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2025-12-13.