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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 25m
    $87–392

  2. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    5h 57m
    $69–292

  3. Bus via Allentown

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Allentownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus 20
    16h 29m
    $97–174

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    20h 36m
    $180–430

  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 32m
    $165–489

  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 25m
    $157–1,258

  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 22m
    $87–981

  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
    6h 6m
    $195–1,079

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphiabus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 35m
    $110–210

Indianapolis to Philadelphia by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Philadelphia Bus Station via Allentown, ATC - A Platform, American at Linden, and Allentown in around 16h 29m.

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