How far is Indianapolis from Louisville?

The distance separating Indianapolis and Louisville is 107 miles (173 km).

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

Buses traveling from Indianapolis to Louisville leave from Greyhound Amtrak Station and arrive at Louisville Greyhound Bus Station.

Bus Indianapolis to Louisville from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Louisville on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1h 55m	1:25am	Louisville, KY	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Indianapolis to Louisville on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1h 55m	1:25am	Louisville, KY	Cheapest
Bus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 50m	10:00pm	Louisville, KY	Fastest
Bus	3:35am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1h 55m	5:30am	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 55m	5:35am	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	3h 25m	9:50pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Greyhound Amtrak Station	2h	5:50pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	2h	1:25pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 55m	5:45pm	Louisville, KY	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Louisville on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 55m	5:35am	Louisville, KY	Cheapest
Bus	12:00pm	Indianapolis	1h 15m	1:15pm	Louisville, (KY - Louisville,KY (La Tropicana #153))	Fastest
Bus	3:35am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1h 55m	5:30am	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	2h	1:25pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Downtown Transit Center	3h	7:30am	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Greyhound Amtrak Station	2h	5:50pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 55m	5:45pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	3h 25m	9:50pm	Louisville, KY	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Louisville on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	1h 55m	1:25am	Louisville, KY	Cheapest
Bus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 50m	10:00pm	Louisville, KY	Fastest
Bus	3:35am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1h 55m	5:30am	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1h 55m	5:35am	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Downtown Transit Center	3h	7:30am	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Greyhound Amtrak Station	2h	5:50pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	2h	1:25pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	3h 25m	9:50pm	Louisville, KY	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:16 AM EST.

Get from Indianapolis to Louisville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1h 55mAverage Duration

107 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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.

Greyhound Indianapolis Louisville recent customer reviews

I will never used the service again

Michael F.

January 14, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,290 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

FlixBus Indianapolis Louisville recent customer reviews

The bus never showed up to the stop in Indianapolis

Vance W.

August 5, 2024

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $111 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

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

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Louisville?

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Stops in Louisville

A - Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Louisville by bus

How far is Indianapolis from Louisville?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$40

11/11

$25

Today

$24

11/13

$25

11/14

$22

11/15

$22

11/16

$19

11/17

$18

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Louisville was searched and found on Nov 17, 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 Indianapolis to Louisville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $105 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Louisville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Tornado Bus, 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.