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TodayApr 25
from $217
TomorrowApr 26
from $111
SatApr 27
SunApr 28
MonApr 29
TueApr 30
from $101
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Spring Garden Street
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $283
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Spring Garden Street
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $292
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Spring Garden Street
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $261
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Cherry Hill Mall
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $217
Bus Philadelphia to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Bus Philadelphia to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$109
Average bus trip duration23h 55m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure3:15 AM
Distance589 miles (950 km)
Latest bus departure11:30 PM

Philadelphia to Indianapolis Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures15
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:15AM - 11:30PM
Minimum Price$71
Average Ticket Price$109
Minimum Trip Duration14h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration23h55m
Distance589 miles (950 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia - Indianapolis

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Indianapolis without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The average travel time from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is about 23h 55m, although the fastest bus will take 14h 50m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 583 miles (940 km) that separate the two cities.

Philadelphia and Indianapolis are 583 miles (940 km) apart.

About 15 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses from Philadelphia to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 3:15 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:30 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Indianapolis from Philadelphia, chances are that your bus will depart from Bus Station and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $86.

The bus ticket costs $109 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $86 to $330, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Philadelphia to Indianapolis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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Bus from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

You can also go to Indianapolis by train

Train from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

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