Next available departures

Next departures from Indianapolis to Philadelphia on 16 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	15:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 35m	08:10	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:05	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	16h 5m	04:10	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:25	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 4h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	20h 25m	05:35	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	20:05	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 5m	14:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	00:15	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	20h 20m	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:25	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 4h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	15:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 10m	09:45	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 20 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 344, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

20h 25mAverage duration

941 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 344 - R 4 687	Average duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 813 - R 4 536	Average duration20h 40m	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Philadelphia

Stops in Indianapolis

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

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

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Greyhound

3.5/588 231 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 88231 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 344

Greyhound Indianapolis Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Wow. The bus was over five hours late, and no one at the info desk offered me any options. No discount, voucher, nothing.

Lillian M.

23 October 2018

Initially the bus was behind getting into indianapolus but did keep customers informed. Columbus, the staff was not as communicative to the customers. The bus was to have originally leave at 1250 am did not leave until 3 am. Then, the representative was going to let people on board the bus first before the reboarders. It took the reboarders to speak up to make sure they boarded first. Columbus was just disorganized and not communicative. Then the bus to cleveland did not have a driver,as that person ran out of hours. They had to have staff drive down from Cleveland to Columbus and pick up the customers. Doesn't make ant sense. The rest of the trip was good.

Meri F.

24 August 2017

It was really good even if it is long trip

Temesgen T.

21 July 2023

Amtrak

4.1/56 571 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/516 246 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Tufesa, Chihuahuenses, Adirondack Trailways, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Philadelphia start at R 1 344. The average price for this route is around R 2 023. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Indianapolis to Philadelphia is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 941 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Philadelphia at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 20:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia produces an estimated 23.50575 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
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 6551 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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.

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R 2 597

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R 1 290

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA, US was searched and found on 20 Oct 2026 with a price of R 1 290

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, PA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 290 to R 11 236 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 290, which is on 2026-10-20.

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.