How far is Indianapolis from New Orleans?

The distance between Indianapolis and New Orleans is around 1150 km (713 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Amtrak Station, in Indianapolis, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

Bus Indianapolis to New Orleans from $165 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to New Orleans on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 20m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	3:40am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30am	Downtown Transit Center	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to New Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	19h 20m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 5h	3:47pm	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	3:40am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $159, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

1149 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$159 - $416	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$227 - $1,844	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and New Orleans?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to New Orleans by bus

How far is Indianapolis from New Orleans?
The distance between Indianapolis and New Orleans is around 1150 km (713 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Amtrak Station, in Indianapolis, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$381

11-22

$326

Today

$227

11-24

$342

11-25

No data

11-26

No data

11-27

$204

11-28

No data

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $204

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

You can expect to pay from $204 to $1,018 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $204 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually 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.