How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis cost?

The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Indianapolis starts at R 1 321. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The average travel time between Philadelphia and Indianapolis is around 22h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 940 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

The number of buses from Philadelphia to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 30 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Indianapolis leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Bus Philadelphia to Indianapolis from R 1 300 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:40	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:00	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	22h 10m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:40	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:00	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	07:20	Cherry Hill Mall	19h 40m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:40	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:00	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	08:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	18h 30m	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:40	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:00	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:40	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:00	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:40 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 1 792, 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 priceR 1 321 - R 6 913	Average duration22h 10m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 792 - R 10 142	Average duration21h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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

3.5/587 393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87393 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 321

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.

13 October 2018

Very good

Alan T.

8 May 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511 422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis cost?
The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Indianapolis starts at R 1 321. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
The average travel time between Philadelphia and Indianapolis is around 22h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 940 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and Indianapolis?
The number of buses from Philadelphia to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 30 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Indianapolis leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

R 2 137

23/11

R 2 137

Today

R 1 995

25/11

R 2 262

26/11

R 2 405

27/11

R 1 888

28/11

R 1 888

29/11

R 3 687

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 888

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 R 1 888 to R 6 661 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 R 1 888, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.