How much is the bus ticket from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Indianapolis start from $32. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

The average bus travel time from Cincinnati to Indianapolis is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 159 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Indianapolis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Indianapolis at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

A bus trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cincinnati to Indianapolis from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Indianapolis on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	7:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Indianapolis on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	7:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	9:15am	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Indianapolis on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	7:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	9:15am	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:06 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

159 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $70	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $72	Average Duration3h 34m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Indianapolis?

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,492 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87412 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $32

Greyhound Cincinnati Indianapolis recent customer reviews

They do not care about costumers. I was supposed to be in Indianapolis at 10 pm from Cincinnati and as of now (2:15 am) I am stuck in Columbus with another delayed bus and a lost connection to my destination .

Ricardo M.

March 17, 2019

The station in Cincinnati smelled like pee! The employees are clearly under paid, because they don't give a rate as about the customers, and they are very mean and not customer oriented, the bus was an hour and a half late, the AC was not working, everything that could possibly go wrong did! I don't think I'll ever ride greyhound again, it's just not worth it!

Maram E.

October 25, 2018

So much better than the previous experience. Liked that bus driver put hand written notice on front seats to keep for disabled.

Richard K.

September 21, 2017

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cincinnati to Indianapolis by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Indianapolis start from $32. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
The average bus travel time from Cincinnati to Indianapolis is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 159 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Indianapolis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Indianapolis at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
A bus trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-30

$78

12-01

$36

Today

$40

12-03

No data

12-04

$26

12-05

No data

12-06

$26

12-07

No data

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $78 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually FlixBus 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.