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How to get fromIndianapolis to Philadelphiaby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IND - PHL
    4h 27m
    $175–855

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    17h 5m
    $100–190

  3. Bus via Reading (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Readingbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    17h
    $105–174

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    20h 36m
    $280–550

  5. Drive 638.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Philadelphiacar car 638.3 mi
    11h 2m
    $117–169

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $216–1,754

  7. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IND - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $305–1,158

  8. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane IND - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    6h 8m
    $101–981

  9. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 56m
    $166–799

  10. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IND - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    6h 8m
    $168–807

Indianapolis to Philadelphia by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Philadelphia Bus Station via Reading in around 17h.

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