How far is Indianapolis from Detroit?

The distance covered from Indianapolis to Detroit is 387 km (240 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Amtrak Station, in Indianapolis, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.

Bus Indianapolis to Detroit from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	10h 25m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:00pm	Downtown Transit Center	12h	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	5:25pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	12h 35m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	5:15am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	15h 25m	8:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:25pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	12h 35m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	5:15am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	15h 25m	8:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	9:30am	Downtown Transit Center	11h 10m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	10h 25m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	5:25pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	12h 35m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	10h 25m	9:55am	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	5:15am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	15h 25m	8:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	9:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	5:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:39 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 10 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

10h 25mAverage Duration

386 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $290	Average Duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$119 - $284	Average Duration14h 40m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Detroit?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87387 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $73

Greyhound Indianapolis Detroit recent customer reviews

The bus reservations were of no use. I had to wait 6 hrs for the next bus as the intended bus was full even though I had booked tickets a week prior.

Namrata T.

April 6, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Detroit, MI by bus

How far is Indianapolis from Detroit?
The distance covered from Indianapolis to Detroit is 387 km (240 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Detroit?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Amtrak Station, in Indianapolis, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$110

11-20

$123

Today

$144

11-22

$138

11-23

$115

11-24

$96

11-25

$115

11-26

$151

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $294 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Amtrak, FlixBus 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.