What is the distance between Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

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

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

If you're headed to Indianapolis from Philadelphia, chances are that your bus will depart from Philadelphia Airport 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.

Bus Philadelphia to Indianapolis from $76 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	10:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 25m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	10:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 21 hours and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21hAverage Duration

581 milesDistance

85kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $389	Average Duration22h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$101 - $570	Average Duration21h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$129

Average bus trip duration22h 40m

Number of daily buses33

Earliest bus departure1:50am

Distance583 miles (940 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,349 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 Philadelphia Indianapolis recent customer reviews

The bus was very late and the layover was two hours longer than they told us it would be.

Lillian M.

October 13, 2018

Very good

Alan T.

May 8, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,179 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.

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

Philadelphia to Indianapolis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

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

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - Indianapolis

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Indianapolis?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/01

$109

11/02

$123

Today

$106

11/04

$100

11/05

$76

11/06

No data

11/07

$76

11/08

$80

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $76

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

You can expect to pay from $76 to $258 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-11-05.

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 Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis

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Bus Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Philadelphia Indianapolis recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - Indianapolis

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

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

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About Bus Travel

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