How far is Indianapolis from Boston by coach?

The journey from Boston to Indianapolis by coach covers an approximate distance of 805 miles (1298 km).

Is there a way to reach Indianapolis from Boston without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Boston to Indianapolis from £84 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Boston to Indianapolis on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:50	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Boston to Indianapolis on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	1d	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	19:35	Boston (South Station)	23h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	1d	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:10	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	13:15	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	01:30	Brookline	1d 1h	03:00	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Indianapolis on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:35	Boston (South Station)	23h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	09:15	Boston (South Station)	1d	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:15	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	13:15	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	Brookline	1d 8h	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:55	Brookline	1d 5h	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Indianapolis on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:55	Brookline	1d 5h	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	19:35	Boston (South Station)	23h 5m	18:40	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	1d	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	Brookline	1d	02:15	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d	09:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

805 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£87 - £338	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£94 - £693	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Indianapolis?

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

Stops in Indianapolis

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,434 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Indianapolis from Boston by coach?
The journey from Boston to Indianapolis by coach covers an approximate distance of 805 miles (1298 km).
Is there a way to reach Indianapolis from Boston without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£200

23/11

£157

Today

£174

25/11

£215

26/11

£184

27/11

£152

28/11

No data

29/11

£232

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £152

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

You can expect to pay from £152 to £335 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £152, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound 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.