IN → PA · about 585 miles
Indianapolis to Philadelphia bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 28 direct buses and trains a week from Indianapolis to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 16 hours 5 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:15 AM and the last at 8:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 16h 05m
- First departure
- 12:15 AM
- Last departure
- 8:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | 8:51 PM | 20h 36m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Indianapolis to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:15 AM | 8:56 PM | 20h 41m | Wed, Fri, Sun from Nov 8 | Indianapolis to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:10 AM | 2:00 AM +1 day | 16h 50m | Daily | Indianapolis Bus Station to Philadelphia | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 12:05 PM | 4:10 AM +1 day | 16h 05m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Indianapolis W Vermont St to Philadelphia | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:35 PM | 8:10 AM +1 day | 16h 35m | Daily | Indianapolis Bus Station to Philadelphia | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 1:10 PM +1 day | 17h 05m | Daily | Indianapolis Bus Station to Philadelphia | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Indianapolis Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Indianapolis
Where buses and trains stop in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Indianapolis
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 16 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 20 hours 36 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun) and the last at 8:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Indianapolis?
Buses and trains to Philadelphia leave from Indianapolis Bus Station and Indianapolis W Vermont St.