Bus Tickets from Philadelphia (PA) to Indianapolis

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TodayMay 21
TomorrowMay 22
FriMay 23
from $116
SatMay 24
from $100
SunMay 25
from $112
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.

Average Price$86 - $292Average Duration22h 10m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$119 - $247Average Duration21h
85kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 22 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
22h 10mAverage Duration
$86Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$124
Average bus trip duration22h 10m
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure3:10am
Distance583 miles (940 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Philadelphia to Indianapolis Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05/19
$91
05/20
No data
Today
$112
05/22
No data
05/23
$116
05/24
$100
05/25
$112
05/26
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $91

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

You can expect to pay from $91 to $220 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-05-24.

Usually FlixBus Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Philadelphia to Indianapolis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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