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Cleveland Museum Of Art
Major encyclopedic art museum in University Circle, known for its outstanding collections spanning Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. A top cultural stop in Cleveland.
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 39 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Cleveland, OH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Cleveland, OH will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
It's difficult to get from Indianapolis, IN to Cleveland, OH without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Cleveland, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $174.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$106 Average price Cheapest | $404 Average price | $154 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 55m Average total duration 18h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Cleveland, OH:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Cleveland, OH costing on average $154 (€126).
A bus is $298 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Cleveland, OH costing on average $404 (€330).
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 26m.
Train takes on average 18h 25m.
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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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Indianapolis, IN to Cleveland, OH buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 3:35 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 12h40 | 4:15 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 4:20 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 11h55 | 4:15 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
· | 8:10 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 14h15 | 10:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:30 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 10h55 | 10:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus+![]() | 12:15 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 11h10 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 10h45 | 8:15 PM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 11:45 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 8h30 | 8:15 PM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Indianapolis, IN to Cleveland, OH run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 262 miles (423 km) distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 262 miles (423 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
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