The average bus between Indianapolis and Independence takes 15h 45m and the fastest bus takes 11h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Indianapolis to Independence. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Indianapolis and Independence. The earliest departure is at 11:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Indianapolis is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Independence at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at St Louis Bus Station and take an average of 15h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Indianapolis to Independence? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Independence. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis station and arriving at Independence station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
Indianapolis to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
The distance between Indianapolis and Independence is 712.9 km. The road distance is 809 km.
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 10h 39m.