Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Philadelphia on August 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	17h 15m	1:20pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 55m	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:20pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	21h	1:20pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:20pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	1d 4h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Philadelphia on August 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Indianapolis Bus Station	17h 20m	2:20am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	16h 55m	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:05pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	17h 15m	1:20pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 8h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
	Bus	12:15am	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	20h 20m	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:05am	Indianapolis Bus Station	1d 3h	2:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	17h 20m	5:35pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:05pm	Indianapolis (W Vermont St)	20h 25m	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 5:37 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 20 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

20h 20mAverage Duration

932 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$110 - $441	Average Duration20h 20m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$148 - $1,037	Average Duration20h 40m	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Philadelphia

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Stops in Philadelphia

A
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
B
Philadelphia Airport
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
E
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

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Greyhound

3.5/587,590 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87590 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $110

Greyhound Indianapolis Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Wow. The bus was over five hours late, and no one at the info desk offered me any options. No discount, voucher, nothing.

Lillian M.

October 23, 2018

Initially the bus was behind getting into indianapolus but did keep customers informed. Columbus, the staff was not as communicative to the customers. The bus was to have originally leave at 1250 am did not leave until 3 am. Then, the representative was going to let people on board the bus first before the reboarders. It took the reboarders to speak up to make sure they boarded first. Columbus was just disorganized and not communicative. Then the bus to cleveland did not have a driver,as that person ran out of hours. They had to have staff drive down from Cleveland to Columbus and pick up the customers. Doesn't make ant sense. The rest of the trip was good.

Meri F.

August 24, 2017

It was really good even if it is long trip

Temesgen T.

July 21, 2023

Amtrak

4.1/55,849 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/513,120 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Philadelphia start from $110. The average price for this route is around $167. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Indianapolis to Philadelphia is 20h 20m, covering a distance of 932 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Philadelphia at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia generates an estimated 23.2948 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5847 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07-30

$183

07-31

$213

Today

$200

08-02

$131

08-03

$144

08-04

$116

08-05

$116

08-06

$116

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA, US was searched and found on Aug 4, 2026 with a price of $116

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $116 to $2,411 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2026-08-04.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.