How far is Indianapolis from New Orleans?

The distance separating Indianapolis and New Orleans is 713 miles (1150 km).

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

Buses traveling from Indianapolis to New Orleans leave from Greyhound Amtrak Station and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Louisiana Children's Museum, Jackson Square, The Cabildo, St. Louis Cathedral and Audubon Zoo.

Bus Indianapolis to New Orleans from $107 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to New Orleans on November 21
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 7h	5:30am	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	22h 40m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	23h 30m	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	23h 25m	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

712 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$110 - $288	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$157 - $1,276	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and New Orleans?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,389 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.

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to New Orleans by bus

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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

11/19

No data

11/20

$202

Today

$263

11/22

$149

11/23

$157

11/24

$161

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The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $149

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

You can expect to pay from $149 to $639 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.