What is the distance between Indianapolis and Boston?

Indianapolis and Boston are 1298 km (805 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Boston?

Buses departing from Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis will take you to Back Bay Station in Boston.

Bus Indianapolis to Boston from $145 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Boston on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 3h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	22h 50m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	23h 35m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Boston on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 13h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Downtown Transit Center	21h 35m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	1d 9h	8:32pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:55pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1297 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$145 - $705	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$183 - $1,867	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Boston?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Boston, MA, US by bus

What is the distance between Indianapolis and Boston?
Indianapolis and Boston are 1298 km (805 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Boston?
Buses departing from Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis will take you to Back Bay Station in Boston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$277

11-23

$233

Today

$453

11-25

$294

11-26

$284

11-27

$206

11-28

$202

11-29

$297

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $202

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

You can expect to pay from $202 to $1,962 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $202 which is on 2025-11-28.

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.