What's the distance between Philadelphia and Indianapolis by coach?

The journey from Philadelphia to Indianapolis by coach covers an approximate distance of 583 miles (940 km).

What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Indianapolis without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Philadelphia to Indianapolis from £58 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	20h 40m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	22h 10m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 3h	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	23h 35m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:40	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:00	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:40	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:00	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:40	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:00	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	08:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:40	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:00	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 21 hours and with fares starting at just £79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21hAverage duration

581 milesDistance

85kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£59 - £305	Average duration22h 10m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£79 - £447	Average duration21h	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

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87387 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 £59

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.

13 October 2018

Very good

Alan T.

8 May 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis

What's the distance between Philadelphia and Indianapolis by coach?
The journey from Philadelphia to Indianapolis by coach covers an approximate distance of 583 miles (940 km).
What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Indianapolis without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£84

20/11

£97

Today

£97

22/11

£94

23/11

£94

24/11

No data

25/11

£103

26/11

£106

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £84

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 £84 to £220 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 £94, which is on 2025-11-22.