Bus Tickets from Cincinnati to Indianapolis

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Next departures for Cincinnati to Indianapolis on November 4
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Cincinnati Bus Station
    		Indianapolis Bus StationCheapestFastest

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    Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Indianapolis

    We recommend taking the bus

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    2bus per day
    2hAverage Duration
    99 milesDistance
    4kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average Price$22 - $34Average Duration2h
    4kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average Price$28 - $50Average Duration3h 34m
    14kg CO₂e

    Bus Cincinnati to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

    Average ticket price$26
    Average bus trip duration2h
    Number of daily buses2
    Earliest bus departure7:15am
    Distance98 miles (158 km)
    Latest bus departure5:00pm

    Cincinnati to Indianapolis Bus

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

    Best price found
    11/01
    $22
    11/02
    $25
    Today
    $23
    11/04
    $19
    11/05
    $18
    11/06
    $18
    11/07
    $19
    11/08
    $22
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $18

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

    You can expect to pay from $18 to $52 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-05.

    Usually FlixBus 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.

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    Bus Travel Tips

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

    Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis, get comfy and count the stars.

    Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus 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 Cincinnati to Indianapolis.

    Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

    Did you know?

    One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

    It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

    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 Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

    busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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