Bus Washington, DC to Indianapolis: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

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

today

tomorrow

$91

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Thursday

$97

Friday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 40m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:15 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/8/2026 5:35:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	21h 10m	9:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:40 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/8/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
Greyhound US	16h 10m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:45 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/8/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
FlixBus	13h 25m	1:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/8/2026 1:35:00 PM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	13h 40m	5:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:40 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/8/2026 5:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  16h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:50 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  7:35 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $33
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/10/2026 1:50:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
- Busbud
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:50 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  6:40 PM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 2/10/2026 10:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 10m	9:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:40 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/12/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
Greyhound US	13h 40m	5:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:40 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/12/2026 5:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Greyhound US	16h 10m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:45 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/12/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Greyhound US	16h 5m	10:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:00 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/12/2026 10:55:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  16h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $32
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/10/2026 5:35:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
- Busbud
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:35 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  9:45 AM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 2/11/2026 1:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis is $84 on 2/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Indianapolis

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Washington, DC to Indianapolis. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Indianapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 buses from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Indianapolis, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Indianapolis starting from $84!

Cheapest Bus	$84
Fastest Bus	13h 25m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	492.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Indianapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

$84

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$87

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

$196

Sunday 02/15

$87

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

$84

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

$106

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

Sunday 02/22

$109

Monday 02/23

$94

Tuesday 02/24

Wednesday 02/25

Thursday 02/26

$86

Friday 02/27

$85

Saturday 02/28

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

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

With a price starting from $84, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $86.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, with $84. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $98.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Indianapolis are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Indianapolis

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

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

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 Washington, DC to Indianapolis? Compare all modes of transports from Washington, DC to Indianapolis.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Indianapolis bus

How much does a Washington, DC Indianapolis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $84 and takes 21h 10m to reach Indianapolis. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $84 and $123. 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 Washington, DC to Indianapolis each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Indianapolis bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Washington, DC to Indianapolis take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis is offered by FlixBus and takes 13h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $119. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Indianapolis from Washington, DC starts at 5:00 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 Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Indianapolis starts at 9:30 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 Washington, DC Indianapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC and Indianapolis?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Washington, DC to Indianapolis

Economy

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

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Indianapolis

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