OH → IN · about 99 miles
Cincinnati to Indianapolis bus & train schedule
Barons Bus Lines, Amtrak and FlixBus run 18 direct buses and trains a week from Cincinnati to Indianapolis. The fastest takes 2 hours 15 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:21 AM and the last at 1:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 18
- Fastest trip
- 2h 15m
- First departure
- 2:21 AM
- Last departure
- 1:40 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:21 AM | 5:55 AM | 3h 34m | Mon, Thu, Sat | Cincinnati Union Terminal to Indianapolis | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:00 AM | 9:15 AM | 2h 15m | Daily except Tue | Cincinnati Cincinnati University of Cincinnati to Indianapolis W Vermont St | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:20 AM | 10:15 AM | 2h 55m | Daily | Cincinnati (Greyhound) to Indianapolis | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 1:40 PM | 4:00 PM | 2h 20m | Thu, Fri | Cincinnati Cincinnati University of Cincinnati to Indianapolis W Vermont St | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Cincinnati
Where buses and trains stop in Indianapolis
Return trip: Indianapolis to Cincinnati
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
The earliest departure is at 2:21 AM (Mon, Thu, Sat) and the last at 1:40 PM (Thu, Fri).
Which bus and rail companies go from Cincinnati to Indianapolis?
Barons Bus Lines, Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Cincinnati?
Buses and trains to Indianapolis leave from Cincinnati (Greyhound), Cincinnati Union Terminal and Cincinnati (Univ Of Cin).