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What is the best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis?

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Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
14h 45m
£56
£72
26
Flight
4h 3m
£141
£265
73

What is the cheapest way to reach Indianapolis from Philadelphia, PA?

You can reach Indianapolis with just £56 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £67
Saturday
from £67
Sunday
from £63
Monday
from £64
Tuesday
from £56
Wednesday
Thursday

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 45m
    0
    17:35
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:20
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £67
  • Greyhound US
    14h 45m
    0
    03:25
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    18:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £79
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    03:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82
  • FlixBus
    23h 0m
    0
    14:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    13:15
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82
  • FlixBus
    20h 10m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    18:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £96
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    23h 29m
    0
    20:37
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    20:06
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £141
  • Sun Country Airlines
    5h 59m
    0
    12:06
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    18:05
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £217
  • JetBlue Airways
    14h 3m
    0
    07:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    21:03
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £296
  • United Airlines
    9h 3m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:03
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £304
  • Skyscanner
    4h 3m
    0
    06:10
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:13
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £364

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    16h 5m
    0
    12:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £67
  • Greyhound US
    15h 45m
    0
    17:35
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:20
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £67
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    23:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    16:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £75
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    03:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £78
  • FlixBus
    23h 0m
    0
    14:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    13:15
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £78
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    23h 46m
    0
    20:43
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    20:29
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £190
  • Frontier Airlines
    27h 51m
    0
    16:38
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    20:29
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £205
  • United Airlines
    16h 5m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    22:05
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £264
  • United Airlines
    14h 13m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    20:13
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £264
  • Alaska Airlines
    13h 18m
    0
    16:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    05:44
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £439

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    21h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    03:00
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £63
  • Greyhound US
    23h 15m
    0
    14:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    13:15
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £63
  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £63
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    23:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    16:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £77
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    03:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Allegiant Air
    22h 22m
    0
    11:50
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    10:12
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from £187
  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 49m
    0
    06:30
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    11:19
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £202
  • JetBlue Airways
    16h 30m
    0
    21:29
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    13:59
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £245
  • United Airlines
    9h 3m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:03
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £305
  • Sun Country Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    11:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    18:05
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £353

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    16h 5m
    0
    12:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £64
  • Greyhound US
    14h 45m
    0
    03:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    18:40
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £65
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    03:00
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £66
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £67
  • Greyhound US
    16h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    09:30
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £68

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    23:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    16:00
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    23:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    16:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59
  • Greyhound US
    16h 5m
    0
    12:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £72
  • Greyhound US
    16h 5m
    0
    12:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £75
  • Greyhound US
    15h 45m
    0
    17:35
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    09:20
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £94

What are the fastest trips from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis?

You can get to Indianapolis from Philadelphia, PA in just 4h 3m with a Flight from Skyscanner. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 4h 3m
Saturday
from 13h 18m
Sunday
from 6h 39m
Monday
from 14h 45m
Tuesday
from 15h 45m
Wednesday
Thursday

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Skyscanner
    4h 3m
    0
    06:10
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    10:13
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £364
  • Sun Country Airlines
    5h 59m
    0
    12:06
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    18:05
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £217
  • United Airlines
    9h 3m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:03
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £304
  • JetBlue Airways
    14h 3m
    0
    07:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    21:03
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £296
  • Frontier Airlines
    23h 29m
    0
    20:37
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    20:06
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £141
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    14h 45m
    0
    03:25
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    18:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £79
  • Greyhound US
    15h 45m
    0
    17:35
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:20
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £67
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    03:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82
  • FlixBus
    20h 10m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    18:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £96
  • FlixBus
    23h 0m
    0
    14:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    13:15
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Alaska Airlines
    13h 18m
    0
    16:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    05:44
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £439
  • United Airlines
    14h 13m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    20:13
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £264
  • United Airlines
    16h 5m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    22:05
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £264
  • Frontier Airlines
    23h 46m
    0
    20:43
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    20:29
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £190
  • Frontier Airlines
    27h 51m
    0
    16:38
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    20:29
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £205
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 45m
    0
    17:35
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:20
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £67
  • Greyhound US
    16h 5m
    0
    12:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £67
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    23:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    16:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £75
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    03:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £78
  • FlixBus
    23h 0m
    0
    14:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    13:15
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £78

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Sun Country Airlines
    6h 39m
    0
    11:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    18:05
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £353
  • United Airlines
    9h 3m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:03
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £305
  • JetBlue Airways
    16h 30m
    0
    21:29
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    13:59
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £245
  • Allegiant Air
    22h 22m
    0
    11:50
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    10:12
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from £187
  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 49m
    0
    06:30
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    11:19
    Indianapolis Airport
    Indianapolis Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £202
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    23:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    16:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £77
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    03:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82
  • Greyhound US
    21h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    03:00
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £63
  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £63
  • Greyhound US
    23h 15m
    0
    14:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    13:15
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £63

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    14h 45m
    0
    03:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    18:40
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £65
  • Greyhound US
    16h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    09:30
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £68
  • Greyhound US
    16h 5m
    0
    12:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £64
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    03:00
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £66
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £67

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 45m
    0
    17:35
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    09:20
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £94
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    23:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    16:00
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    23:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    16:00
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59
  • Greyhound US
    16h 5m
    0
    12:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £72
  • Greyhound US
    16h 5m
    0
    12:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    04:10
    Indianapolis
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £75
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis

What are the most popular stations in Philadelphia, PA and Indianapolis?

In Philadelphia, PA, you will usually depart from Spring Garden St Station, 30th Street Station or The Gallery, while in Indianapolis you will be arriving at Downtown Transit Center, Greyhound Bus Station or Central Coach Station, 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 Indianapolis from Philadelphia, PA? With 8 connections between 2 Flight and Bus 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 Philadelphia, PA and Indianapolis, you can pay as low as £56 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 Skyscanner: you will get to Indianapolis in just 4h 3m.

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 Philadelphia, PA and Indianapolis are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier 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 Philadelphia, PA and Indianapolis 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 Millbourne, PA or to Beech Grove, IN, and look at flights from Greater Wilmington Airport, and landing at Indianapolis 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 Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis?

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

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis

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

FAQs about the trip from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis

How can I reach Indianapolis from Philadelphia, PA?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Indianapolis from Philadelphia, PA.

How far is Indianapolis from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Indianapolis is 936.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Philadelphia, PA and Indianapolis?

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 25 kgs of CO2, a train 33 kgs, a car 159 kgs, and a flight 230 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis?

You can get to Indianapolis with just £56 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis?

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 Indianapolis in just 4h 3m with a Flight from Skyscanner.

More routes to Philadelphia, PA and to Indianapolis

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

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