How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Philadelphia start from $81. The average price for this route is around $152. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

The average bus trip duration from Indianapolis to Philadelphia is 20h 40m, covering a distance of 583 miles (941 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Philadelphia at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:20pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

A bus trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5654 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Indianapolis to Philadelphia from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Philadelphia on December 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	18h	6:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 35m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 7h	6:16pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 40m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 4h	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Philadelphia on December 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 40m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	15h 50m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 4h	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 35m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 4h	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Philadelphia on December 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 35m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	15h 50m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 4h	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 40m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 4h	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 20 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

20h 36mAverage Duration

581 milesDistance

85kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $376	Average Duration20h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$101 - $255	Average Duration20h 36m	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Philadelphia?

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,450 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Indianapolis Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Wow. The bus was over five hours late, and no one at the info desk offered me any options. No discount, voucher, nothing.

Lillian M.

October 23, 2018

Initially the bus was behind getting into indianapolus but did keep customers informed. Columbus, the staff was not as communicative to the customers. The bus was to have originally leave at 1250 am did not leave until 3 am. Then, the representative was going to let people on board the bus first before the reboarders. It took the reboarders to speak up to make sure they boarded first. Columbus was just disorganized and not communicative. Then the bus to cleveland did not have a driver,as that person ran out of hours. They had to have staff drive down from Cleveland to Columbus and pick up the customers. Doesn't make ant sense. The rest of the trip was good.

Meri F.

August 24, 2017

It was really good even if it is long trip

Temesgen T.

July 21, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,728 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,673 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Philadelphia start from $81. The average price for this route is around $152. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
The average bus trip duration from Indianapolis to Philadelphia is 20h 40m, covering a distance of 583 miles (941 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Philadelphia at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/22

$157

12/23

$167

Today

$135

12/25

$148

12/26

$144

12/27

$127

12/28

$103

12/29

$116

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 28, 2025 with a price of $103

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

You can expect to pay from $103 to $1,506 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-12-28.

Usually Amtrak 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.