What is the travel distance from Houston to Indianapolis?

About 865 miles (1395 km) separate Houston and Indianapolis.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Houston to Indianapolis start their journey at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and wind up at Greyhound Amtrak Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Houston to Indianapolis from $122 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Houston to Indianapolis on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 9h	8:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 7h	8:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:10pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 10h	10:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:45pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 9h	10:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:45pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 7h	8:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Get from Houston to Indianapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

865 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

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 Houston Indianapolis recent customer reviews

The time of waiting at Dallas is too long, they ,also wasted time at 3 different places where we spent like l hour each.l think they should reduce time of waiting because it makes the journey stressful.

Folasade O.

August 11, 2019

Was everything ok

Antonio O.

December 29, 2019

The staff is excellent, delays pretty bad. My 26 hrs trip ended in 38 hrs.

Yamila L.

August 5, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $311 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

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.

FlixBus Houston Indianapolis recent customer reviews

Didn't have a seat on the bus 20a had water leaking from roof

Hebrewslave H.

April 7, 2025

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

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

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Indianapolis?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US to Indianapolis by bus

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

$205

11/17

No data

Today

$125

11/19

No data

11/20

$139

11/21

$158

11/22

$160

11/23

No data

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $125

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

You can expect to pay from $125 to $1,161 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $139 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.