Bus Philadelphia to Indianapolis: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia to Indianapolis from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$78

tomorrow

$83

Monday

$73

Tuesday

$73

Wednesday

$77

Thursday

$80

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/24/2026 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	15h 45m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/24/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Greyhound US	14h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/24/2026 3:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	20h 10m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/24/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
FlixBus	17h 0m	10:00 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/24/2026 10:00:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/25/2026 3:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Greyhound US	16h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/25/2026 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	15h 45m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/25/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
FlixBus	20h 10m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
FlixBus	17h 0m	10:00 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/25/2026 10:00:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/26/2026 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	15h 45m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/26/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/26/2026 11:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Greyhound US	14h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/26/2026 3:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/27/2026 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/27/2026 3:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/27/2026 11:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Greyhound US	15h 45m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/27/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/28/2026 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	15h 45m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/28/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Greyhound US	14h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/28/2026 3:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Greyhound US	18h 0m	9:00 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Greyhound US	22h 50m	7:20 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/28/2026 7:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 45m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/29/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Greyhound US	16h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/29/2026 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/29/2026 3:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	21h 25m	8:45 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/29/2026 8:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
FlixBus	17h 0m	10:00 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 10/29/2026 10:00:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is $73 on 10/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Indianapolis

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and Indianapolis are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Indianapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 23 buses from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Indianapolis, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis starting from $73!

Cheapest Bus	$73
Fastest Bus	14h 45m
Earliest Bus	3:25 AM
Latest Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	581.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Indianapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

Saturday 10/24

$78

Sunday 10/25

$83

Monday 10/26

$73

Tuesday 10/27

$73

Wednesday 10/28

$80

Thursday 10/29

$87

Friday 10/30

Saturday 10/31

$82

Sunday 11/01

$102

Monday 11/02

$101

Tuesday 11/03

$95

Wednesday 11/04

$76

Thursday 11/05

$73

Friday 11/06

$80

Saturday 11/07

$82

Sunday 11/08

$90

Monday 11/09

$82

Tuesday 11/10

$90

Wednesday 11/11

$83

Thursday 11/12

$78

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $71, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $80.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, with $71. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $94.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Philadelphia to Indianapolis are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

These are the most booked bus companies between Philadelphia to Indianapolis from our users.

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Philadelphia to Indianapolis:

Cheapest Price	$73
Fastest Bus	14h 45m
Earliest Bus	3:25 AM
Last Bus	5:35 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	9/29/2026

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Philadelphia to Indianapolis:

Cheapest Price	$89
Fastest Bus	16h 5m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	9/29/2026

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Indianapolis

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Philadelphia and Indianapolis.

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

BP Gas Station 70/91

N Post Rd 2102

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Philadelphia to Indianapolis? Compare all modes of transports from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Philadelphia to Indianapolis? Or which bus companies serve the route Philadelphia to Indianapolis? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Indianapolis bus

How much does a Philadelphia Indianapolis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $73 and takes 16h 5m to reach Indianapolis. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $73 and $195. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Indianapolis.

On average, how many connections are available from Philadelphia to Indianapolis each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Indianapolis bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to Indianapolis take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is offered by Greyhound US and takes 14h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $90. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Indianapolis from Philadelphia starts at 3:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Indianapolis starts at 8:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Philadelphia Indianapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Indianapolis by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to Indianapolis bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Philadelphia Indianapolis bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia Indianapolis bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Indianapolis

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Philadelphia and to Indianapolis. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!