Bus Tickets from New Orleans to Indianapolis

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Next departures for New Orleans to Indianapolis on October 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Orleans Bus Station
Indianapolis Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New Orleans Bus Station
Downtown Transit CenterNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Indianapolis.

Average Price$76 - $287Average Duration22h 5m
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$171 - $798Average Duration1d 9h
104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 22 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
22h 5mAverage Duration
$76Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$124
Average bus trip duration22h 5m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure8:20am
Distance713 miles (1149 km)
Latest bus departure9:10pm

New Orleans to Indianapolis Bus

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

Best price found
10/05
$180
10/06
$123
Today
$183
10/08
$77
10/09
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10/10
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Indianapolis was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $77

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

You can expect to pay from $77 to $245 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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 New Orleans and Indianapolis!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New Orleans to Indianapolis.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New Orleans to Indianapolis will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

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