What is the travel distance from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

Cincinnati and Indianapolis are 100 miles (162 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Cincinnati to Indianapolis start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Greyhound Amtrak Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Cincinnati to Indianapolis from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Indianapolis on November 15
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 November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2h	9:15am	Downtown Transit Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	2h 10m	7:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Indianapolis on November 17
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 November 18
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 November 20
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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2hAverage Duration

99 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $34	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $50	Average Duration3h 34m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,313 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 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 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

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Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Indianapolis?

Stops in Cincinnati

A - Greyhound Station

B - Northland Blvd

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cincinnati to Indianapolis by bus

What is the travel distance from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$23

11/13

$22

Today

$22

11/15

$24

11/16

$22

11/17

$18

11/18

$18

11/19

$19

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $27 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 $18 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Greyhound, 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.