What is the travel distance from Detroit to Indianapolis?

The distance between the two cities is 240 miles (387 km).

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

Buses going from Detroit to Indianapolis begin their journey at Detroit Bus Station and reach their destination at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Bus Detroit to Indianapolis from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Indianapolis on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	11h 30m	10:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	13h 30m	9:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	12h 35m	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	12h 15m	4:35am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	12h 55m	8:25am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Indianapolis on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	11h 30m	10:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	6h 35m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	12h	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	12h 35m	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Indianapolis on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	12h 5m	4:25am	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	6h 35m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	12h	6:40pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Detroit Bus Station	12h 35m	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	11h 30m	10:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Indianapolis on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	6h 35m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	11h 15m	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	11h 30m	10:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	11h	6:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Indianapolis on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	12h 5m	4:25am	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	6h 35m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	11h 15m	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	11h	6:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Indianapolis on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	11h 30m	10:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	6h 35m	1:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	11h 15m	6:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	10h 30m	6:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	11h	6:15pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

11h 30mAverage Duration

239 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $181	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$77 - $185	Average Duration17h 23m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Detroit Indianapolis recent customer reviews

The bus arrived late at Dayton Ohio station it was my transfer stop. The rates went up very costly which unreasonable.

Sriram V.

March 22, 2019

Bus broke down leaving us on the side of the highway for 5 hours. Missing transfers. Don't think we are getting any kind of voucher.

Giovanna V.

August 28, 2018

I have nothing to say.. Probably won't ever use another one

Kyle M.

June 25, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Indianapolis?

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

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

What is the travel distance from Detroit to Indianapolis?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Indianapolis?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$84

11/17

$76

Today

$71

11/19

$75

11/20

$64

11/21

$76

11/22

$78

11/23

$80

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $64

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

You can expect to pay from $64 to $117 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually 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.