How much does a bus ticket from Dallas to Indianapolis cost?

The bus ticket price from Dallas to Indianapolis starts at R 1 254. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Dallas to Indianapolis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Dallas to Indianapolis?

The average travel time between Dallas and Indianapolis is around 21h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 46m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1231 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Dallas and Indianapolis?

The number of buses from Dallas to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Dallas to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Dallas to Indianapolis?

When taking the bus from Dallas to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Tornado Bus, Greyhound, Amtrak.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dallas to Indianapolis?

Buses travelling between Dallas and Indianapolis leave from Dallas Bus Station or Jefferson Bd and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Bus Dallas to Indianapolis from R 1 242 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Dallas to Indianapolis on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:30	Dallas Bus Station	20h 35m	12:05	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	07:15	Dallas Bus Station	20h 30m	04:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	19:00	Dallas Bus Station	20h 35m	16:35	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	07:15	Dallas Bus Station	1d	08:25	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	19:50	Dallas Bus Station	22h 30m	19:20	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to Indianapolis on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	19:00	Dallas Bus Station	1d 1h	21:25	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	19:15	Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway	14h 46m	11:01	Indianapolis	Fastest
	07:15	Dallas Bus Station	20h 30m	04:45	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	07:15	Dallas Bus Station	1d	08:25	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	16:39	Jefferson Bd	17h 22m	11:01	Indianapolis	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Dallas 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 21 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 254, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

21h 55mAverage duration

1229 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 254 - R 6 623	Average duration21h 55m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 649 - R 5 753	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 112kg CO₂e

Bus Dallas, TX to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 3 020

Average bus trip duration21h 55m

Number of daily buses17

Earliest bus departure03:15

Distance1229 km

Latest bus departure19:50

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5154 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 349 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87349 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 R 1 254

Greyhound Dallas Indianapolis recent customer reviews

Was post to get to Indianapolis at 9 am didn’t get here till 730 pm had to sleep at a bus station in Tulsa didnt like the worker there

Marcus L.

24 November 2018

Sucks never using it again

Sarah S.

25 April 2019

Excellent service

Olutomiwa A.

15 February 2019

Amtrak

4/55 563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 177 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Dallas to Indianapolis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Dallas and Indianapolis?

Stops in Dallas

A - Dallas Bus Station

B - Jefferson Bd

C - Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

D - Westmoreland Greyhound Station

E - N. Olive Street

F - Tornado Bus I-30

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Dallas, TX - Indianapolis

How much does a bus ticket from Dallas to Indianapolis cost?
The bus ticket price from Dallas to Indianapolis starts at R 1 254. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Dallas to Indianapolis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Dallas to Indianapolis?
The average travel time between Dallas and Indianapolis is around 21h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 46m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1231 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Dallas and Indianapolis?
The number of buses from Dallas to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Dallas to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Dallas to Indianapolis?
When taking the bus from Dallas to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Tornado Bus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dallas to Indianapolis?
Buses travelling between Dallas and Indianapolis leave from Dallas Bus Station or Jefferson Bd and arrive at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/11

R 1 668

02/11

R 2 485

Today

R 1 402

04/11

R 3 283

05/11

R 2 733

06/11

No data

07/11

R 2 130

08/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to Indianapolis was searched and found on 03 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 402

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 402 to R 4 526 for a bus ticket from Dallas, TX to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 130, which is on 2025-11-07.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Dallas to Indianapolis.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Dallas to Indianapolis.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Dallas to Indianapolis will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Dallas to Indianapolis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Dallas, TX to Indianapolis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time21h 55m	Avg priceR 3 020	Daily departures17
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 7h	Avg priceR 4 100	Daily departures1

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