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

today

$49

tomorrow

$45

Sunday

$50

Monday

$47

Tuesday

Wednesday

$52

Thursday

$48

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 0m	7:15 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	11h 15m	7:15 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Greyhound US	12h 5m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:25 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/5/2025 4:20:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	8:20 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 30m	11:25 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	10:55 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 30m	11:25 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	10:55 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	8:20 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:45 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	6:40 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:40:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	11h 0m	7:15 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:15:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 5m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:25 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/7/2025 4:20:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	8:20 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/7/2025 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 30m	11:25 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	10:55 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	11h 0m	7:15 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:45 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/7/2025 10:45:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 0m	7:15 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	8:20 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 30m	11:25 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	10:55 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:45 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	11h 15m	7:15 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 30m	11:25 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	10:55 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:45 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Greyhound US	6h 35m	6:40 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Greyhound US	12h 0m	6:40 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:40 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 35m	6:40 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/11/2025 6:40:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Greyhound US	12h 5m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:25 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/11/2025 4:20:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Greyhound US	12h 0m	6:40 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:40 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/11/2025 6:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:45 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Detroit to Indianapolis is $45 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Detroit and Indianapolis

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Detroit to Indianapolis. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Detroit and Indianapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 49 buses from Detroit to Indianapolis, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Detroit and Indianapolis, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Detroit to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Detroit to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Detroit to Indianapolis starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus	$45
Fastest Bus	6h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	239.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Detroit to Indianapolis

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Detroit 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.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$49

Saturday 12/06

$45

Sunday 12/07

$56

Monday 12/08

$47

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$52

Thursday 12/11

$54

Friday 12/12

$52

Saturday 12/13

$61

Sunday 12/14

$51

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$53

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$60

Sunday 12/21

$69

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$64

Friday 12/26

$67

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Detroit to Indianapolis

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

With a price starting from $45, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Detroit to Indianapolis. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $52.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Detroit to Indianapolis, with $45. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $48.

How to save money travelling from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Indianapolis are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Detroit and Indianapolis

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

Central Bus Station

Howard St 1001

Amtrak

W Baltimore Ave 78

VA Medical Center Blue Deck

East Canfield Street (between John R. and Brush St.) 225

Park Avenue

Rosa Parks TC

Cass Ave 1310

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Detroit to Indianapolis? Compare all modes of transports from Detroit to Indianapolis.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Detroit to Indianapolis

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

FAQs about the Detroit to Indianapolis bus

How much does a Detroit Indianapolis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 11h 30m to reach Indianapolis. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Detroit to Indianapolis?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $57. 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 Detroit to Indianapolis each day?

Every day, the Detroit to Indianapolis bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Detroit to Indianapolis take?

The fastest bus from Detroit to Indianapolis is offered by Greyhound US and takes 6h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Detroit to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Indianapolis from Detroit starts at 6:40 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 Detroit to Indianapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Detroit for Indianapolis starts at 11:25 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 Detroit Indianapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Detroit 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 Detroit and Indianapolis?

You can check all the direct connections between Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Indianapolis on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Detroit to Indianapolis

Economy

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

More bus routes to Detroit and to Indianapolis

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