There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Phoenix (PHX) to Indianapolis (IND)PHX - IND
5h 26m$222–652Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0421
35h 50m$157–493Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
42h 2m$221–1,327Drive 1,690.5 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Indianapolis1,690.5 mi
27h 16m$309–446
Phoenix to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $150 - $500 and takes 35h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 50m.
The distance between Phoenix and Indianapolis is 1510 miles. The road distance is 1700.4 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 35h 50m and costs $150 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Phoenix to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Phoenix to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $220 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $500 and takes 35h 50m.
Phoenix to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 2h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 4:48 PM in Phoenix and 6:48 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 35h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- 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 Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–410
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Indianapolis is 1700 miles. It takes approximately 27h 16m to drive from Phoenix to Indianapolis.
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