Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis

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SatJun 21
from US$41
SunJun 22
from US$43
MonJun 23
from US$39
TueJun 24
from US$39
WedJun 25
ThuJun 26
from US$41
FriJun 27
SatJun 28

Cheap buses leaving Sunday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Columbus to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$41
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 10m
Number of daily buses4.793103448275863
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance271 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Columbus to Indianapolis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbus, OH - Indianapolis

  1. What is the travel distance from Columbus to Indianapolis?

    It's about 271 km (168 miles) from Columbus to Indianapolis.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to Indianapolis?

    Buses departing from Columbus Bus Station in Columbus will take you to Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-17
US$32
06-18
US$33
Today
US$35
06-20
US$33
06-21
US$33
06-22
US$35
06-23
US$31
06-24
US$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbus to Indianapolis was searched and found on Jun 23, 2025 with a price of US$31

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

You can expect to pay from US$31 to US$45 for a bus ticket from Columbus to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$31 which is on 2025-06-23.

Usually FlixBus Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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