How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Indianapolis start from PEN 262. The average price for this route is around PEN 378. 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is 21h, covering a distance of 937 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 45m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Indianapolis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Indianapolis at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis generates an estimated 23.418774999999997 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87553 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Indianapolis from PEN 250 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on May 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	15h 45m	9:20am	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	21h 55m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:55pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	16h 5m	4:00pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	19h 20m	9:20am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:10pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	22h 30m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on May 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:55pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	16h 5m	4:00pm	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25am	Philadelphia Bus Station	14h 45m	6:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	16h 5m	4:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	20h 10m	6:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	17h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:12 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 21 hours, and with fares starting at just PEN 262, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

21hAverage Duration

937 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePEN 262 - PEN 999	Average Duration21h	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePEN 355 - PEN 4,035	Average Duration21h 40m	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Indianapolis

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,555 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87555 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 Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at PEN 262

Greyhound Philadelphia Indianapolis recent customer reviews

The bus was very late and the layover was two hours longer than they told us it would be.

Lillian M.

October 13, 2018

Very good

Alan T.

May 8, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/512,655 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Valley Transit

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Indianapolis start from PEN 262. The average price for this route is around PEN 378. 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is 21h, covering a distance of 937 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Indianapolis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Indianapolis at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis generates an estimated 23.418774999999997 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87553 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

05-15

PEN 409

05-16

PEN 353

Today

PEN 434

05-18

PEN 275

05-19

PEN 268

05-20

PEN 275

05-21

PEN 363

05-22

PEN 353

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis was searched and found on May 19, 2026 with a price of PEN 268

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

You can expect to pay from PEN 268 to PEN 958 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 268 which is on 2026-05-19.