Bus Philadelphia to Indianapolis: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

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

today

$94

tomorrow

$82

Friday

$93

Saturday

$87

Sunday

$90

Monday

Tuesday

$80

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 0m	6:00 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/15/2026 6:00:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/16/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
Greyhound US	22h 10m	6:00 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/15/2026 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/16/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
Greyhound US	22h 30m	8:10 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	6:40 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/15/2026 8:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/16/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
Greyhound US	19h 20m	2:00 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/15/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/16/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	23h 15m	2:00 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	1:15 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/15/2026 2:00:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/16/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 45m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/16/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/17/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Greyhound US	16h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/16/2026 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/17/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/16/2026 3:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/16/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	16h 5m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:00 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/16/2026 11:55:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/17/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
FlixBus	17h 0m	10:00 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/16/2026 10:00:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/17/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 35m	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/17/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/18/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
FlixBus	27h 55m	2:15 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/17/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/18/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 55m
FlixBus	25h 45m	2:15 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	4:00 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/17/2026 2:15:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/18/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/18/2026 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	15h 45m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/18/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Greyhound US	14h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/18/2026 3:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/18/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	16h 5m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:00 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/18/2026 11:55:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
FlixBus	17h 0m	10:00 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/18/2026 10:00:00 AM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 45m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/19/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Greyhound US	16h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/19/2026 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/19/2026 3:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	16h 5m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:00 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/19/2026 11:55:00 PM to Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
FlixBus	20h 10m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/19/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	4:10 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/21/2026 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	15h 45m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/21/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
FlixBus	16h 5m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	4:00 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/21/2026 11:55:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	18h 0m	9:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/21/2026 9:00:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
FlixBus	20h 10m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/21/2026 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is $78 on 7/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Indianapolis

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Indianapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 19 buses from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, while Night sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Indianapolis, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis starting from $78!

Cheapest Bus	$78
Fastest Bus	14h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	581.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Indianapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/15/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/12

Monday 07/13

Tuesday 07/14

Wednesday 07/15

$80

Thursday 07/16

$78

Friday 07/17

$91

Saturday 07/18

$87

Sunday 07/19

$87

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

$84

Wednesday 07/22

$80

Thursday 07/23

$78

Friday 07/24

$87

Saturday 07/25

$87

Sunday 07/26

$95

Monday 07/27

$83

Tuesday 07/28

$80

Wednesday 07/29

$80

Thursday 07/30

$94

Friday 07/31

$100

Saturday 08/01

$95

Sunday 08/02

$95

Monday 08/03

$85

Tuesday 08/04

$84

Wednesday 08/05

$83

Thursday 08/06

$90

Friday 08/07

$80

Saturday 08/08

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

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

With a price starting from $78, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $87.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, with $78. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $93.

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

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

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

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

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

Cheapest Price	$80
Fastest Bus	14h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	5:35 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	6/21/2026

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Indianapolis

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

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

Philadelphia, PA

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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Indianapolis bus

How much does a Philadelphia Indianapolis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $78 and takes 16h 5m to reach Indianapolis. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $78 and $124. 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Indianapolis bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is offered by Greyhound US and takes 14h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $90. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Indianapolis from Philadelphia starts at 6:00 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Indianapolis starts at 11:55 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 Philadelphia Indianapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Philadelphia and Indianapolis. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Indianapolis

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