How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Indianapolis start from $107. The average price for this route is around $199. 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is 22h 10m, covering a distance of 941 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Indianapolis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Indianapolis at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis generates an estimated 24 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis from $105 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	22h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:10pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	19h 45m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:10pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	22h 10m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:40 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 21 hours, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21hAverage Duration

937 kmDistance

85kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$107 - $545	Average Duration22h 10m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$145 - $817	Average Duration21h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Indianapolis

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,408 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87408 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 $107

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

3.5/511,476 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Indianapolis start from $107. The average price for this route is around $199. 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is 22h 10m, covering a distance of 941 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Indianapolis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Indianapolis at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis generates an estimated 24 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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

11-28

$161

11-29

$263

Today

$368

12-01

No data

12-02

$152

12-03

$109

12-04

$115

12-05

$112

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $109

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 $109 to $580 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 $109 which is on 2025-12-03.