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The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN
Showing times and prices for Feb 25
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$272
Fastest journey
14 h 45 m
Average duration
16 h 58 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
938 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN will cost around $272 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
Fast buses
Of the 16 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Indianapolis, IN on Wed, Feb 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 25 the direct buses cover the 938 km distance in an average of 16 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 45 m .
On Wed, Feb 25 the slowest buses will take 19 h 45 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.
05:30PM16h15
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA09:45AMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1141One-way
0 transfers
12:05PM16h05
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA04:10AMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1171One-way
0 transfers
03:55AM14h45
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA06:40PMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$2381One-way
0 transfers
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Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA09:45AMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$2781One-way
2 transfers
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FlixBus01:10PM24h05
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA01:15PMIndianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN
$2811One-way
3 transfers
03:55AM14h45
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA06:40PMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$2381One-way
0 transfers
12:05PM16h05
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA04:10AMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1171One-way
0 transfers
05:30PM16h15
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA09:45AMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1141One-way
0 transfers
+FlixBus09:00AM18h00
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA03:00AMIndianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN
$3241One-way
1 transfer
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Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA09:45AMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$2781One-way
2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $91. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $91, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 582 miles (938 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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$133 Average price Cheapest | $362 Average price | $262 Average price |
15h 48m Average total duration 15h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 30m Average total duration 21h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $241 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $241 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $240 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $240 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $305 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $306 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $338 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $296 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $308 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 11:47 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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| undefined · undefined · undefined | 1:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 22h40 | 11:40 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | ||
| undefined · undefined · undefined | 1:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 22h10 | 11:40 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | ||
| 8:55 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 14h45 | 11:40 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 10:00 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 23h10 | 9:10 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | ||
| FlixBus++FlixBus | 10:00 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 22h00 | 8:00 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 2 transfers | ||
| +FlixBus | 11:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 21h00 | 8:00 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 1 transfer | ||
| +FlixBus+ | 11:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 22h10 | 9:10 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | ||
| +FlixBus | 2:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 18h00 | 8:00 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 1 transfer | ||
| 5:05 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 16h05 | 9:10 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| undefined · undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 6:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 24h05 | 6:15 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | ||
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 6:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 23h30 | 6:15 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | ||
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 6:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 20h00 | 2:45 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | ||
| undefined · undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 7:00 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 23h15 | 6:15 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | ||
| undefined · undefined · undefined | 7:00 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 19h45 | 2:45 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | ||
| 10:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 16h15 | 2:45 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 11:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 24h10 | 11:40 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN run on average 17 times per day, taking around 15h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $91 (€73) but you can travel from only $79 (€63) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 582 miles (938 km) distance in 15h 35m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $79 (€63)
Distance 582 miles (938 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€73) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 35m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $79 (€63)
Bus providers: Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, INYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN with Greyhound for as low as $79 (€63). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Greyhound
About
Greyhound Lines, Inc. is a prominent American intercity bus transportation provider, established in 1914. It operates the largest intercity bus network in the United States, also extending services to Canada and Mexico. Greyhound is known for offering affordable and reliable long-distance travel, connecting major cities and rural communities across North America. The company's buses are equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and extra legroom to enhance passenger comfort. Greyhound is a subsidiary of Flix SE, which also owns FlixBus, and together they offer an extensive network of over 1,600 destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15h 35m
Cheapest Price
$91 (€73)
Greyhound frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Additional luggage
$15 per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN can start from as little as $91 (€73) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN is $133 (€106) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN is 15h 35m to travel the 582 miles (938 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN leaves at 12:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN with Greyhound. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN, you can count on Greyhound for the best way to get you to Indianapolis, IN. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Philadelphia, PA and Indianapolis, IN and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Indianapolis, IN from Philadelphia, PA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 15h 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Indianapolis, IN including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN:
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN for bus company Greyhound.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Indianapolis, IN are:
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a historic racing circuit known for hosting the Indianapolis 500
- The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the world's largest children's museum featuring interactive exhibits
- Indianapolis Zoo, a popular attraction with diverse animal exhibits and a botanical garden
- Indiana State Museum, showcasing the state's history, art, and science through various exhibits
- White River State Park, a sprawling urban park offering trails, gardens, and cultural attractions.
The best things to do in Indianapolis, IN include:
- Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, a vast art museum with extensive collections and beautiful gardens
- Attend a race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the iconic Indy 500
- Explore the interactive exhibits and educational programs at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- Visit the dolphin pavilion and animal habitats at the Indianapolis Zoo
- Enjoy a walk along the canal and cultural attractions at White River State Park.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN depends on the bus companies:
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Greyhound.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN:
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN:
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN with the following bus company: Greyhound
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN with the following bus company: Greyhound.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN with the following bus company: Greyhound.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis, IN
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The major bus station for departures in Philadelphia is Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) for your trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.
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Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Indianapolis is Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) for your trip to Indianapolis from Philadelphia.
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Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building)
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