Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    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 26 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Detroit to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61
Average bus trip duration11h 15m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure6:40am
Distance239 miles (385 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Indianapolis Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Indianapolis from Detroit, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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

Best price found
04/23
$81
04/24
$84
Today
$66
04/26
$65
04/27
$50
04/28
$53
04/29
$50
04/30
$50
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit to Indianapolis was searched and found on Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $50

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

You can expect to pay from $50 to $88 for a bus ticket from Detroit to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-04-27.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Detroit and Indianapolis!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Detroit to Indianapolis.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Detroit to Indianapolis.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Detroit to Indianapolis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit to Indianapolis?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Detroit by bus?

Bus from Detroit to Indianapolis

You can also go to Indianapolis by train

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