Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis

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TodayJun 21
from $108
TomorrowJun 22
from $131
MonJun 23
from $120
TueJun 24
from $96
WedJun 25
from $96
ThuJun 26
from $96
FriJun 27
from $131
SatJun 28

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: June 23 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: June 22 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Cherry Hill Mall
    Arrival time: June 23 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$85 - $298Average Duration21h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$101 - $1,144Average Duration21h
85kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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 and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
21hAverage Duration
$85Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$119
Average bus trip duration21h
Number of daily buses19.795454545454547
Earliest bus departure3:10am
Distance583 miles (940 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

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
06/19
$148
06/20
$88
Today
$100
06/22
$123
06/23
$112
06/24
$88
06/25
$88
06/26
$88
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis was searched and found on Jun 20, 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 to Indianapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $88 to $211 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-06-24.

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 to Indianapolis?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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