How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Detroit?

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Detroit start from $71. The average price for this route is around $96. 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 Indianapolis to Detroit?

The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Detroit is 10h 25m, covering a distance of 386 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 20m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Detroit route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Detroit at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Indianapolis to Detroit generates an estimated 10 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 Indianapolis to Detroit?

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 5597 reviews.

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

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 Indianapolis to Detroit?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Indianapolis to Detroit from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	10h 25m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	5:15am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	15h 25m	8:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	9:30am	Downtown Transit Center	11h 10m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	9:30am	Downtown Transit Center	11h 10m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	10h 25m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	5:15am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	15h 25m	8:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 10 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

10h 25mAverage Duration

386 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $310	Average Duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$118 - $282	Average Duration14h 40m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Detroit?

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87403 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 $71

Greyhound Indianapolis Detroit recent customer reviews

The bus reservations were of no use. I had to wait 6 hrs for the next bus as the intended bus was full even though I had booked tickets a week prior.

Namrata T.

April 6, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,461 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Detroit, MI 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 Indianapolis to Detroit?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Detroit start from $71. The average price for this route is around $96. 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 Indianapolis to Detroit?
The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Detroit is 10h 25m, covering a distance of 386 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Detroit route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Detroit?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Detroit at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Detroit?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Detroit generates an estimated 10 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 Indianapolis to Detroit?
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 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Detroit?
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 Indianapolis to Detroit?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Detroit?
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

11-25

$128

11-26

$170

Today

$113

11-28

$127

11-29

$116

11-30

$139

12-01

$118

12-02

$89

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $395 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus, Amtrak 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.