There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane PHX - IND
6h 34m$146–326Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
38h 26m$273–473Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
44h 7m$516–1,159Drive 1,692.8 mi
- Drive from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapoliscar 1,692.8 mi
27h 21m$309–447Bus, train via Bloomington
- Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2d 12h$593–1,368
Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis is to fly which costs $140 - $330 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $140 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from McDowell Rd & 27th Av and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Central Av & McDowell Rd, Van Buren St & Central Av, 24th St & Washington St, Phoenix Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 26m.
The distance between Phoenix, AZ and Indianapolis is 1520 miles. The road distance is 1702.7 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 38h 26m and costs $270 - $480.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $480 and takes 38h 26m.
Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 3h ahead of Phoenix, AZ. It is currently 6:43 PM in Phoenix, AZ and 9:43 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to Indianapolis Union Station via McDowell Rd & Central Av, Central Av & McDowell Rd, 1st Av & Van Buren St, Van Buren St & Central Av, Jefferson St & 24th St, 24th St & Washington St, 24th St & Buckeye Rd, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 38h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–400
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis is 1703 miles. It takes approximately 27h 21m to drive from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis.
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