Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis, IN

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SatApr 26
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SunApr 27
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MonApr 28
from $29
TueApr 29
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WedApr 30
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Columbus to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40
Average bus trip duration3h 50m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance169 miles (271 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Columbus to Indianapolis Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/22
$35
04/23
$34
Today
$35
04/25
$36
04/26
$30
04/27
$31
04/28
$29
04/29
$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbus to Indianapolis was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbus to Indianapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $104 for a bus ticket from Columbus to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-04-28.

Usually FlixBus Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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