Bus Tickets from Indianapolis to Philadelphia (PA)

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Next departures to Philadelphia

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 4 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 4 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 4 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 4 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 4 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

Bus
Average PriceUS$75 - US$404Average Duration1d
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$101 - US$462Average Duration20h 36m
85kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 20 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
20h 36mAverage Duration
US$101Cheapest ticket
85kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$110
Average Bus Trip Duration1d
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure12:20am
Distance907 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Indianapolis to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Indianapolis - Philadelphia (PA)

  1. How long is the trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia by bus?

    The bus ride from Indianapolis to Philadelphia takes 1d, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Philadelphia in about 15h 50m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

    Indianapolis and Philadelphia are 940 km (583 miles) apart.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

    Buses departing from Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

    The least expensive option to go from Indianapolis to Philadelphia would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$75, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

    The bus from Indianapolis to Philadelphia will cost you US$110, on average.

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

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US$131
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US$106
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US$108
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia was searched and found on Jun 4, 2025 with a price of US$106

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

You can expect to pay from US$106 to US$1,141 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$106 which is on 2025-06-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Indianapolis to Philadelphia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Indianapolis to Philadelphia.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Indianapolis by bus?

Bus from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

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Train from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

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