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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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$30

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$33

Thursday

$35

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 55m	4:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	9:45 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Greyhound US	4h 10m	10:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	2:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Greyhound US	4h 10m	2:30 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:40 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	3h 30m	9:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	1:15 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/8/2025 9:45:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 55m	4:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	9:45 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/10/2025 4:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Greyhound US	4h 10m	10:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	2:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	3h 30m	9:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	1:15 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/10/2025 9:45:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	11:30 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound US	4h 10m	2:30 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:40 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/10/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 55m	4:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	9:45 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/11/2025 4:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Greyhound US	4h 10m	2:30 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:40 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/11/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Greyhound US	4h 10m	11:50 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	4:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	3h 30m	11:30 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 30m	9:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	1:15 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:45:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis is $30 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Columbus, OH and Indianapolis

See here how frequent the connections between Columbus, OH and Indianapolis are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Columbus, OH and Indianapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 5 buses from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Columbus, OH and Indianapolis, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	3h 30m
Earliest Bus	4:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	168.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Columbus, OH for Indianapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

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Monday

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Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$30

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$33

Thursday 12/11

$35

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$38

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $30, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis, with $30. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

How to save money travelling from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis

These are the most booked bus companies between Columbus, OH to Indianapolis from our users.

Greyhound US from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Columbus, OH to Indianapolis:

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	4:50 AM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

FlixBus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Columbus, OH to Indianapolis:

Cheapest Price	$33
Fastest Bus	3h 30m
Earliest Bus	9:45 AM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Columbus, OH and Indianapolis

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Columbus, OH and Indianapolis.

Greyhound Bus Station

E Town St 111

University

N High St 1739

N Wilson

ABM Public Parking

E Rich Street 100

E Main St & S Lazelle St

E Main St 139

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Central Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

Service and Comfort on the bus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis? Or which bus companies serve the route Columbus, OH to Indianapolis? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Columbus, OH to Indianapolis bus

How much does a Columbus, OH Indianapolis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 4h 55m to reach Indianapolis. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $37. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Indianapolis.

On average, how many connections are available from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis each day?

Every day, the Columbus, OH to Indianapolis bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis take?

The fastest bus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $35. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Indianapolis from Columbus, OH starts at 4:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Columbus, OH for Indianapolis starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Columbus, OH Indianapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus, OH and Indianapolis?

You can check all the direct connections between Columbus, OH and Indianapolis by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Columbus, OH to Indianapolis bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Columbus, OH Indianapolis bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Columbus, OH Indianapolis bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Columbus, OH to Indianapolis

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Columbus, OH and to Indianapolis

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Columbus, OH and to Indianapolis. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!