How far is Kansas City from Indianapolis?

Kansas City and Indianapolis are 457 miles (737 km) apart.

Bus Kansas City to Indianapolis from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Kansas City to Indianapolis on October 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	9:30pm	Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)	22h 55m	9:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:30pm	Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)	22h 55m	9:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	9:20pm	Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)	9h 35m	7:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	9:20pm	Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)	9h 35m	7:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	9:20pm	Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)	9h 35m	7:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Get from Kansas City to Indianapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

9h 35mAverage Duration

456 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City, KS to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$79

Average bus trip duration9h 35m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:20pm

Distance456 miles (735 km)

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Greyhound

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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.

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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Kansas City and Indianapolis!

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

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