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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $85 - $210 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $150 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Indianapolis. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 21h.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The distance between Philadelphia and Indianapolis is 613 miles. The road distance is 643.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 16h 5m and costs $85 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Indianapolis bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Indianapolis train from?

Philadelphia to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $150 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 16h 5m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 21h.

Where does the Philadelphia to Indianapolis bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Indianapolis train arrive?

Philadelphia to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Indianapolis is 644 miles. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.

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

Book your Philadelphia to Indianapolis train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 929+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Philadelphia to Indianapolis - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Indianapolis 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 from Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane PHL - IND
4h 38m
$155–415
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane EWR - IND
5h 22m
$78–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
16h 5m
$85–210
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
21h
$230–550
Drive 640.2 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Indianapoliscar 640.2 mi
11h 2m
$117–169
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BWI - IND
5h 25m
$220–504
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane JFK - IND
6h 39m
$99–1,017

Philadelphia to Indianapolis by bus

24Weekly Buses

16h 5mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 609.9 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 16h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week.

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