Train from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Philadelphia on January 21
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Greyhound Amtrak Station
30th Street StationCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Greyhound Amtrak Station
30th Street StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 7:06 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 20 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
20h 40mAverage Duration
583 milesDistance
23kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$79 - $341Average Duration20h 40m
23kg CO₂e
Average Price$101 - $512Average Duration20h 36m
85kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA by train

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 train ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest train tickets from Indianapolis to Philadelphia start from $101. The average price for this train route is around $123. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

    The average train ride duration from Indianapolis to Philadelphia is 20h 36m, covering a distance of 581 miles (937 km). The quickest train can get you there in 20h 36m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Indianapolis to Philadelphia route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

    The earliest train departs from Indianapolis to Philadelphia at 12:15am. And the latest train departs at 12:15am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
01/16
$202
01/17
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Today
$168
01/19
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01/20
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01/21
$117
01/22
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01/23
$117
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $117

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $117 to $549 for a train ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2026-01-21.

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

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Indianapolis and Philadelphia, PA is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $123 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $101. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Philadelphia, PA, choose the train, as it will take you from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA in about 20h 36m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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