What is the distance between Indianapolis and Denver?

About 998 miles (1609 km) separate Indianapolis and Denver.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Denver?

If you're headed to Denver from Indianapolis, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Amtrak Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Denver?

Once in Denver, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Colorado State Capitol, Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, Denver Zoo and Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Bus Indianapolis to Denver from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Denver on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 11h	8:45am	DENVER	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	23h 20m	8:45am	DENVER	Fastest
	Bus	6:40am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 3h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 12h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/17/2025 EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Denver

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Denver. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

997 milesDistance

146kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$132 - $381	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$162 - $259	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 146kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Denver?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

A
Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
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B
Bus Station
1055 19th St, Denver, CO 80202

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Denver by bus

What is the distance between Indianapolis and Denver?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Denver?
What are the best sights and things to do in Denver?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$171

11/23

$233

Today

$157

11/25

$164

11/26

$167

11/27

$140

11/28

No data

11/29

$172

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Denver was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $140

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

You can expect to pay from $140 to $329 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Denver based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-11-27.