- Must visit
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The world's largest children's museum, known for immersive science, history, and culture exhibits for all ages.
Cheapest price
$155
Average price
$229
Fastest journey
1 d 9 h
Average duration
1 d 12 h 38 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1393 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Houston, TX to Indianapolis, IN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to Indianapolis, IN will cost around $229 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
Of the 4 buses that leave Houston, TX for Indianapolis, IN on Wed, Jun 10, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 1393 km distance in an average of 1 d 12 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 9 h .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 1 d 18 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to Indianapolis, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $104. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, and a train costs an average of $233.
Distance: 865 miles (1393 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$210 Average price Cheapest | $323 Average price | $352 Average price | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 33m Average total duration 24h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 35m Average total duration 25h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $323 (€263).
A bus is $142 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $352 (€287).
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 3m.
Train takes on average 25h 5m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 42h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 35h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 42h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $266 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $273 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $240 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 33h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 37h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $230 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $242 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 37h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $289 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $236 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $246 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 26h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 37h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $282 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 32h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $281 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $282 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 40h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 33h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $231 |
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to Indianapolis, IN buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· · | 1:50 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 25h55 | 4:45 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 37h50 | 9:25 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 4 transfers | |
· · +![]() | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 33h00 | 4:35 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3 transfers | |
· · | 8:15 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 26h50 | 12:05 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 31h10 | 9:25 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 26h20 | 4:35 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 25h55 | 4:35 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:40 PM Houston, TX | 30h45 | 9:25 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | |
· · | 2:10 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 25h25 | 4:35 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 2:10 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 30h15 | 9:25 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 6:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 37h25 | 8:25 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 6:00 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 33h45 | 4:45 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· · | 6:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 32h50 | 4:45 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
![]() | 12:55 AM Houston, TX | 42h40 | 7:35 PM Indianapolis, IN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Houston, TX to Indianapolis, IN run on average 19 times per day, taking around 24h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $104 (€85) but you can travel from only $97 (€79) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 865 miles (1393 km) distance in 25h 25m.
Distance 865 miles (1393 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 (€85) |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 25h 25m |
First bus 1:50 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Indianapolis — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Indianapolis trip today.
The world's largest children's museum, known for immersive science, history, and culture exhibits for all ages.
A major art campus featuring the Indianapolis Museum of Art, gardens, and rotating exhibitions in a scenic setting.
A must for racing fans, with historic cars, Indianapolis 500 artifacts, and motorsport heritage.
Downtown's central circle and gathering place, lined with historic buildings and anchored by the city's iconic monument.
Major urban park linking museums, trails, green space, and canal-side walks in the heart of the city.
Trendy cultural district known for independent shops, theaters, murals, and strong day-to-night energy.
A Hoosier classic: a breaded and fried pork cutlet served on a bun, often much larger than the bread. It is one of Central Indiana's most iconic comfort foods.
Indianapolis is famous for steakhouse-style shrimp cocktail topped with very spicy cocktail sauce, especially associated with old-school downtown dining.
Often called Hoosier pie, this simple custard-like pie made with cream, sugar, and flour is one of Indiana's signature desserts.
Historic downtown steakhouse best known for dry-aged steaks and its legendary spicy shrimp cocktail. Classic, upscale, and one of Indianapolis's most famous dining rooms.
Well-regarded New American restaurant in Fletcher Place, known for seasonal menus, thoughtful cocktails, and a stylish neighborhood setting.
Historic no-frills tavern famous for old-school burgers and a classic local atmosphere. A beloved casual stop with deep Indianapolis roots.
Moderate by U.S. city standards. Hotels vary by events, while casual dining, coffee, and transport are generally manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for casual services.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Houston, TX to Indianapolis, IN by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Indianapolis, IN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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