- Must visit
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
World-class children's museum with science, history, dinosaurs, sports, and immersive exhibits. One of Indianapolis's signature attractions for all ages.
Cheapest price on Sep 06
€96
Average ticket price on Sep 06
€104
Fastest journey on Sep 06
16 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 06
18 h 16 m
Buses on Sep 06
19
Distance
794 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN will cost around €104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €96.
It's difficult to get from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN without transferring at least 2 times.
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· · Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €133 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €133, while a flight costs an average of €464.
Distance: 493 miles (794 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€133 Average price Cheapest | €260 Average price | €464 Average price | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 8m Average total duration 18h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 19m Average total duration 20h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is €127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN costing on average €260.
A bus is €331 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN costing on average €464.
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 38m.
Train takes on average 20h 49m.
Tickets start at around €133 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-31.26. The journey takes 18h 38m versus 9h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €97 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €127 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 35h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 35h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 29h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN buses for today, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ · | 7:00 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 21h00 | 4:00 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 7:00 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 20h00 | 3:00 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 2 transfers | |
· · | 8:45 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 19h15 | 4:00 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 8:45 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 18h15 | 3:00 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 16h50 | 3:00 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 10:10 AM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 17h50 | 4:00 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:25 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 24h45 | 12:10 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 2:00 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 23h15 | 1:15 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 2:00 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 19h20 | 9:20 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 2:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 23h05 | 1:15 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3 transfers | |
· · | 2:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 19h10 | 9:20 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 3:35 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 24h25 | 4:00 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:35 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 26h55 | 6:30 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:10 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 21h20 | 6:30 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN run on average 20 times per day, taking around 18h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €87 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 493 miles (794 km) distance in 14h 20m.
Distance 493 miles (794 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €87 |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 14h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Indianapolis, IN — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Indianapolis, IN trip today.
World-class children's museum with science, history, dinosaurs, sports, and immersive exhibits. One of Indianapolis's signature attractions for all ages.
Leading art museum set on the Newfields campus, with major collections from Europe, Asia, Africa, and America plus temporary exhibitions.
Museum and restored home of the 23rd U.S. president. Guided visits reveal politics, domestic life, and architecture from the late 1800s.
Pedestrian-friendly downtown canal lined with museums, public art, and boats. Ideal for a scenic walk and one of the city's most popular areas.
Historic city center surrounding the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. A signature urban space for architecture, events, and classic downtown views.
Popular cultural trail linking downtown districts with public art, bike lanes, and green streetscape design. Perfect for exploring the city on foot.
Indiana pork tenderloin sandwich is a breaded, fried cutlet served on a bun, often comically oversized. It is a beloved statewide classic common in Indianapolis pubs and diners.
Sugar cream pie is Indiana's state pie, made with cream, sugar, and nutmeg. Its simple farm-pantry origins make it a traditional Hoosier dessert tied closely to local identity.
Shrimp cocktail in Indianapolis style features chilled shrimp with very spicy tomato-horseradish sauce. St. Elmo made this fiery version a city dining icon.
Established fine-dining restaurant serving seasonal Midwestern cuisine with polished service. Known for refined plates and a warm, contemporary atmosphere.
Historic downtown steakhouse famous for aged steaks and the city's iconic fiery shrimp cocktail. Classic, upscale atmosphere with longstanding local prestige.
Long-running Indianapolis institution known for classic steaks, seafood, and old-school service. A traditional downtown choice with historic local character.
Moderate for a U.S. city: hotels and dining are mid-range, while transit is limited so many visitors use rideshare or rental cars.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-$2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Small cafe tips are appreciated but optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA 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.

Most Richmond, VA to Indianapolis, IN buses use the Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) to Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Richmond, VA and Indianapolis, IN bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) is 3 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride) is 11 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride). ATMs are available at Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride).
Ticket office support is available at Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride).
Available at Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride): Accessible via designated routes.
Richmond, 17th St and Ambler is 3 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
Richmond, 17th St and Ambler has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Richmond, 17th St and Ambler. ATMs are available at Richmond, 17th St and Ambler.
Ticket office support is available at Richmond, 17th St and Ambler.
Available at Richmond, 17th St and Ambler: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Richmond, 17th St and Ambler: Basic accessibility features are available.
Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food outlets are available.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTM is located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station).
Available at Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station): The station is wheelchair accessible.
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