What's the distance between Indianapolis and Detroit by coach?

The distance between Indianapolis and Detroit by coach is approximately 240 miles (387 km).

How can I get from Indianapolis to Detroit without driving?

You can travel to Detroit from Indianapolis by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Indianapolis to Detroit from £33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Indianapolis to Detroit on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Downtown Transit Center	10h 25m	09:55	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:20	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	17:25	Indianapolis Bus Station	12h 35m	06:00	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to Detroit on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:20	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	05:15	Greyhound Amtrak Station	15h 25m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
	09:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	17:45	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:15	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to Detroit on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	17:45	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:20	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	15:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:15	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	17:25	Indianapolis Bus Station	12h 35m	06:00	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to Detroit on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Downtown Transit Center	10h 25m	09:55	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:20	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	09:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	17:45	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:15	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	15:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to Detroit on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	17:45	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:20	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	05:15	Greyhound Amtrak Station	15h 25m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
	15:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:15	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to Detroit on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	17:45	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:20	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	05:15	Greyhound Amtrak Station	15h 25m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
	15:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:15	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Indianapolis to Detroit on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:10	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 35m	17:45	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:20	Downtown Transit Center	6h 35m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
	05:15	Greyhound Amtrak Station	15h 25m	20:40	Amtrak Station	No tags
	15:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	7h 20m	22:55	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:15	Downtown Transit Center	12h 30m	15:45	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:27 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

10h 25mAverage duration

239 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£39 - £157	Average duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£65 - £154	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

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87391 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £40

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.

6 April 2018

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

What's the distance between Indianapolis and Detroit by coach?
The distance between Indianapolis and Detroit by coach is approximately 240 miles (387 km).
How can I get from Indianapolis to Detroit without driving?
You can travel to Detroit from Indianapolis by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£93

22/11

£75

Today

£77

24/11

£64

25/11

£62

26/11

£82

27/11

£49

28/11

£52

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £49

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 £49 to £160 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 £49, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.