What is the distance between Indianapolis and Lincoln?

About 557 miles (899 km) separate Indianapolis and Lincoln.

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

Buses going from Indianapolis to Lincoln start their journey at Greyhound Amtrak Station and reach their destination at Lincoln Bus Depot.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lincoln?

Once in Lincoln, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Franconia Notch State Park, Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, Whale's Tale Water Park, Alpine Adventures and Old Man of the Mountain Museum.

Bus Indianapolis to Lincoln from $91 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Lincoln on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	21h 40m	11:55pm	Lincoln	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 15m	11:55pm	Lincoln	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	11:55pm	Lincoln	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Lincoln on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	21h 40m	11:55pm	Lincoln	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40am	Indianapolis Bus Station	18h 15m	11:55pm	Lincoln	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35pm	Downtown Transit Center	1d 3h	11:55pm	Lincoln	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Lincoln

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 21 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

21h 40mAverage Duration

557 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $156	Average Duration21h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$159 - $190	Average Duration19h 36m	CO₂ emissions 82kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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.

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Lincoln?

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Stops in Lincoln

A - Lincoln Bus Depot

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

What is the distance between Indianapolis and Lincoln?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Lincoln?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lincoln?

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The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Lincoln, NE, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $91

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

You can expect to pay from $91 to $91 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Lincoln, NE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-11-20.