What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

The distance between the two cities is 583 miles (940 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Indianapolis to Philadelphia start their journey at Greyhound Amtrak Station and wind up at Philadelphia Airport. 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 Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Eastern State Penitentiary, Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art and National Museum of Jewish History.

Bus Indianapolis to Philadelphia from $67 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Philadelphia on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 40m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 35m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	17h 5m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 4h	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 8h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Philadelphia on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 40m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	15h 50m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 4h	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 35m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 4h	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Philadelphia on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 40m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	15h 50m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 4h	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 35m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 4h	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Philadelphia on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 35m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	15h 50m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 4h	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 40m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 4h	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$75 - $316	Average Duration22h 5m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$101 - $255	Average Duration20h 36m	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 20 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

20h 36mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest ticket

85kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$108

Average bus trip duration22h 5m

Number of daily buses24

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance583 miles (940 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,304 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 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.

October 23, 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.

August 24, 2017

It was really good even if it is long trip

Temesgen T.

July 21, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/510,812 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.

Amtrak

4/55,507 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Indianapolis to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Philadelphia?

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Indianapolis - Philadelphia, PA

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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

10/06

$112

10/07

$91

Today

$94

10/09

No data

10/10

$91

10/11

$83

10/12

$88

10/13

$86

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of $83

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $83 to $1,481 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-10-11.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach 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 Indianapolis to Philadelphia.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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 Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time22h 5m	Avg Price$108	Daily Departures24
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time20h 36m	Avg Price$123	Daily Departures1

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