What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $85 - $210 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $150 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Indianapolis and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20h 36m.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

The distance between Indianapolis and Philadelphia is 614 miles. The road distance is 642 miles.

How do I travel from Indianapolis to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $85 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Philadelphia bus from?

Indianapolis to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Philadelphia train from?

Indianapolis to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.

Train, bus or fly from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $150 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 16h 35m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 20h 36m.

Where does the Indianapolis to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.

Where does the Indianapolis to Philadelphia train arrive?

Indianapolis to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Philadelphia is 642 miles. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Indianapolis to Philadelphia.

How do I get a train ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

Book your Indianapolis to Philadelphia train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

Book your Indianapolis to Philadelphia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 1860+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Indianapolis to Philadelphia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IND - PHL
4h 23m
$155–415
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IND - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 56m
$78–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0421
16h 35m
$85–210
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
20h 36m
$230–500
Drive 638.3 mi
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Philadelphiacar 638.3 mi
11h 2m
$117–169
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 32m
$220–509
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IND - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 22m
$207–1,108
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane IND - JFK
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 22m
$93–1,001
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 9m
$161–839

Indianapolis to Philadelphia by bus

25Weekly Buses

16h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia.

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Distance: 610.8 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 16h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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