There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane PHL - IND
3h 9m$126–842Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
17h 1m$106–196Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
22h 59m$273–603Drive 638.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapoliscar 638.6 mi
11h 13m$117–169Bus via Reading (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
- Take the bus from Reading to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642
19h 13m$115–201
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 17h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $120 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Broad St & Snyder Av and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Indianapolis via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Indianapolis is 605 miles. The road distance is 642.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 17h 1m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $120 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 17h 1m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 22h 59m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 14h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Saturday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis is 642 miles. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis.
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