Bus Tickets from Indianapolis to Detroit, MI

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Detroit on November 22
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Indianapolis Bus Station
Detroit Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Transit Center
Detroit Bus StationFastest
Amtrak
Greyhound Amtrak Station
Amtrak StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Indianapolis Bus Station
Detroit Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Transit Center
Detroit Bus StationNo 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$72 - $290Average Duration10h 25m
10kg CO₂e
Average Price$119 - $284Average Duration14h 40m
35kg CO₂e

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

  1. How far is Indianapolis from Detroit?

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

  2. 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
busbud logoThe 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Detroit, MI?

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