There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Phoenix (PHX)IND - PHX
5h 48m$222–652Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
41h 9m$216–1,592Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1210
34h 55m$228–475Drive 1,691.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Phoenix1,691.6 mi
27h 14m$309–446
Indianapolis to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Phoenix is to bus which costs $220 - $480 and takes 34h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 55m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Phoenix is 1511 miles. The road distance is 1701.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 34h 55m and costs $220 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Indianapolis to Phoenix, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $220 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $480 and takes 34h 55m.
Indianapolis to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Phoenix is 2h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 6:12 PM in Indianapolis and 4:12 PM in Phoenix.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Phoenix Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 34h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–360
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Phoenix is 1701 miles. It takes approximately 27h 14m to drive from Indianapolis to Phoenix.
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