How to get from Indianapolis to Detroit

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What is the best way to travel from Indianapolis to Detroit?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Detroit from Indianapolis. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 35m
$60
$65
14
Flight
4h 2m
$105
$345
18

What is the cheapest way to reach Detroit from Indianapolis?

You can get to Detroit with just $60 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Wednesday
from $105
Thursday
from $63
Friday
from $69
Saturday
Sunday
from $60
Monday
Tuesday

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 16m
    0
    11:24 AM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    11:40 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $105
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 46m
    0
    12:57 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    9:43 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $139
  • Skyscanner
    4h 25m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    10:05 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $404
  • Skyscanner
    4h 6m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    10:06 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $404
  • United Airlines
    4h 28m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    4:48 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $404

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    3:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    8h 35m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    7h 20m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    11h 10m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    8:40 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $69
  • FlixBus
    10h 25m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $69
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    3:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • Greyhound US
    8h 35m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $70
  • Greyhound US
    7h 20m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $70

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    3:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $60
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $60
  • FlixBus
    11h 10m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    8:40 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • Greyhound US
    8h 35m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    3:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    14h 7m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    8:52 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $125
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 45m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    7:30 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $142
  • United Airlines
    4h 2m
    0
    4:43 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    8:45 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $376
  • Skyscanner
    4h 28m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    10:13 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $408
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 17m
    0
    6:48 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    5:05 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $947

What are the fastest trips from Indianapolis to Detroit?

You can get to Detroit from Indianapolis in just 4h 2m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 4h 6m
Thursday
from 6h 35m
Friday
from 7h 20m
Saturday
Sunday
from 4h 2m
Monday
Tuesday

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Skyscanner
    4h 6m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    10:06 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $404
  • Skyscanner
    4h 25m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    10:05 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $404
  • United Airlines
    4h 28m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    4:48 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $404
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 46m
    0
    12:57 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    9:43 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $139
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 16m
    0
    11:24 AM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    11:40 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $105

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    6h 35m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    7h 20m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    8h 35m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    3:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 20m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $70
  • Greyhound US
    8h 35m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    10h 25m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $69
  • FlixBus
    11h 10m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    8:40 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $69
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    3:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    4h 2m
    0
    4:43 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    8:45 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $376
  • Skyscanner
    4h 28m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    10:13 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $408
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 17m
    0
    6:48 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    5:05 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $947
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 45m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    7:30 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $142
  • Frontier Airlines
    14h 7m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    8:52 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $125
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    8h 35m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    11h 10m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    8:40 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    3:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $60
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    3:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Indianapolis
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $60
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Indianapolis to Detroit

What are the most popular stations in Indianapolis and Detroit?

In Indianapolis, you will usually depart from Mile Square, BP Gas Station 70/91 or S Keystone Avenue, while in Detroit you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Amtrak or Park Avenue, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Detroit from Indianapolis? With 6 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Indianapolis and Detroit, you can pay as low as $60 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Detroit in just 4h 2m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Indianapolis and Detroit are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Spirit Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Indianapolis and Detroit is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Beech Grove, IN or to Windsor, ON, and look at flights from Indianapolis Airport, and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Indianapolis to Detroit?

The most popular companies between Indianapolis and Detroit, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Spirit Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

Airlines: Spirit Airlines, Skyscanner, United Airlines and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Indianapolis to Detroit

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Indianapolis to Detroit. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Indianapolis to Detroit

How can I reach Detroit from Indianapolis?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Detroit from Indianapolis.

How far is Detroit from Indianapolis?

The distance between Indianapolis and Detroit is 239.9 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Indianapolis and Detroit?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 66 kgs, and a flight 95 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Indianapolis to Detroit?

You can get to Detroit with just $60 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Detroit?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Detroit in just 4h 2m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to Indianapolis and to Detroit

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Indianapolis and to Detroit. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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