Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis

TodayAug 6
from $120
TomorrowAug 7
from $108
FriAug 8
from $128
SatAug 9
from $96
SunAug 10
from $131
MonAug 11
from $103
TueAug 12
from $97
WedAug 13
from $95

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Cherry Hill Mall
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.

Bus
Average Price$73 - $326Average Duration21h 55m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$98 - $570Average Duration21h
85kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 21 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day
21h 55mAverage Duration
$73Cheapest ticket
23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$118
Average bus trip duration21h 55m
Number of daily buses30
Earliest bus departure3:10am
Distance583 miles (940 km)
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Philadelphia to Indianapolis Bus

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

Best price found
08/04
$157
08/05
$103
Today
$112
08/07
$100
08/08
$120
08/09
$88
08/10
$123
08/11
$95
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of $88

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 $88 to $219 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 $88 which is on 2025-08-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Philadelphia to Indianapolis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

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

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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