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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

$51

tomorrow

$40

Wednesday

$40

Thursday

$41

Friday

$44

Saturday

$48

Sunday

$47

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 25m	2:00 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/22/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Greyhound US	8h 45m	7:15 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/22/2026 7:15:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	8:20 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/22/2026 8:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	8h 15m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/22/2026 7:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 25m	2:00 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/23/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	8:20 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/23/2026 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	8h 15m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/23/2026 7:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	5h 25m	2:00 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station		Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/24/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
	Greyhound US	8h 15m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station		Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/24/2026 7:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 25m	2:00 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/25/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Greyhound US	12h 55m	7:30 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	8:25 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/25/2026 7:30:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:45 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/25/2026 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Greyhound US	12h 35m	11:15 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/25/2026 11:15:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 25m	2:00 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	11h 0m	7:15 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:15:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:45 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/26/2026 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Greyhound US	12h 55m	7:30 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	8:25 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:30:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Greyhound US	12h 35m	11:15 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/26/2026 11:15:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 25m	2:00 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/27/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	8:20 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	8h 45m	7:15 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/27/2026 7:15:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Greyhound US	8h 15m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/27/2026 7:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 25m	2:00 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:25 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	8:20 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	6:50 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/28/2026 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	8h 15m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/28/2026 7:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Greyhound US	8h 45m	7:15 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$69	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 6/28/2026 7:15:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Detroit to Indianapolis is $40 on 6/23/2026. 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Detroit to Indianapolis. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Detroit and Indianapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 17 buses from Detroit to Indianapolis, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Detroit and Indianapolis, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Detroit to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Detroit to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Detroit to Indianapolis starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus	$40
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	7:15 AM
Latest Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	239.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Detroit to Indianapolis

Every day, 6 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 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

$51

Tuesday 06/23

$40

Wednesday 06/24

$40

Thursday 06/25

$41

Friday 06/26

$44

Saturday 06/27

$48

Sunday 06/28

$47

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

$42

Friday 07/10

$44

Saturday 07/11

$45

Sunday 07/12

$47

Monday 07/13

$45

Tuesday 07/14

$41

Wednesday 07/15

Thursday 07/16

$41

Friday 07/17

$44

Saturday 07/18

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 $40, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Detroit to Indianapolis. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $47.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Detroit to Indianapolis, with $40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Detroit to Indianapolis

These are the most booked bus companies between Detroit to Indianapolis from our users.

Greyhound US from Detroit to Indianapolis

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Detroit to Indianapolis:

Cheapest Price	$40
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	7:15 AM
Last Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	6/21/2026

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

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

BP Gas Station 70/91

N Post Rd 2102

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 $40 and takes 5h 25m 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 $40 and $127. 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 6 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 5h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $52. 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 7:15 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 7:55 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.

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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!