Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Indianapolis Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Indianapolis Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Downtown Transit CenterNo tags
FlixBusBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Downtown Transit CenterNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Indianapolis Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:28 PM 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 the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 21 hours and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
21hAverage Duration
581 milesDistance
85kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$75 - $380Average Duration22h 10m
24kg CO₂e
Average Price$101 - $570Average Duration21h
85kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Indianapolis start from $75. The average price for this route is around $139. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is 22h 10m, covering a distance of 583 miles (941 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. 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.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time 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.

  5. 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 recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. 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.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

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

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

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

  9. 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
11/26
$131
11/27
$112
Today
$112
11/29
$183
11/30
$264
12/01
No data
12/02
$106
12/03
$76
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $76

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 $76 to $405 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 $76 which is on 2025-12-03.

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