What is the distance between Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

It's about 940 km (583 miles) from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.

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

Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis.

Bus Philadelphia to Indianapolis from $106 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 15m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 45m	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	18h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 21 hours, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21hAverage Duration

937 kmDistance

85kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$107 - $547	Average Duration22h 10m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$145 - $820	Average Duration21h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

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

Stops in Indianapolis

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

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87397 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 $107

Greyhound Philadelphia Indianapolis recent customer reviews

The bus was very late and the layover was two hours longer than they told us it would be.

Lillian M.

October 13, 2018

Very good

Alan T.

May 8, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Indianapolis?
It's about 940 km (583 miles) from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$162

11-25

$201

Today

$189

11-27

$157

11-28

$167

11-29

$298

11-30

$337

12-01

No data

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $157

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

You can expect to pay from $157 to $539 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-11-27.