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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Iowa City
    Departure location: Iowa City
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Iowa City
    Departure location: Iowa City
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Iowa City
    Departure location: Iowa City
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Iowa City to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$90
Average Bus Trip Duration10h
Number of daily buses2.545454545454545
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance499 km
Latest bus departure9:55am

Iowa City to Indianapolis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Iowa City - Indianapolis

  1. What is the travel distance from Iowa City to Indianapolis?

    The distance between Iowa City and Indianapolis is approximately 500 km (310 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Iowa City to Indianapolis?

    Buses departing from Court Street Bus Station in Iowa City will take you to Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-20
US$80
06-21
US$65
Today
US$89
06-23
US$83
06-24
No data
06-25
US$78
06-26
US$79
06-27
US$88
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Iowa City to Indianapolis was searched and found on Jun 21, 2025 with a price of US$65

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

You can expect to pay from US$65 to US$89 for a bus ticket from Iowa City to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$78 which is on 2025-06-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Iowa City and Indianapolis!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Iowa City to Indianapolis will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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