Find coaches from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures from Indianapolis to Philadelphia on 4 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Indianapolis Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Transit Center
199 Spring Garden St.Fastest
Amtrak
Greyhound Amtrak Station
30th Street StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Indianapolis Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Indianapolis Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

Bus
Average priceUS$75 - US$279Average duration22h 5m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$101 - US$255Average duration20h 36m
85kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 20 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just US$101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
20h 36mAverage duration
US$101Cheapest ticket
85kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$106
Average bus trip duration22h 5m
Number of daily buses25
Earliest bus departure00:25
Distance583 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

Indianapolis to Philadelphia Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Philadelphia from Indianapolis, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Indianapolis - Philadelphia, PA

  1. How far is Philadelphia from Indianapolis by coach?

    The journey from Indianapolis to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 583 miles (940 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Philadelphia from Indianapolis without flying?

    To travel from Indianapolis to Philadelphia without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01/10
US$91
02/10
US$100
Today
US$112
04/10
US$103
05/10
US$76
06/10
US$71
07/10
No data
08/10
US$76
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 6 Oct 2025 with a price of US$71

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

You can expect to pay from US$71 to US$1,027 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$71, which is on 2025-10-06.

Usually FlixBus, Amtrak 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Indianapolis to Philadelphia.

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Did you know?

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA?

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