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 33m$146–216Bus (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
39h$314–479Bus, train via Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus Phx
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
43h 30m$986–1,647Drive 1,692.8 mi
- Drive from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapoliscar 1,692.8 mi
27h 21m$280–404Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
2d 16h
Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis is to fly which costs $140 - $220 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $140 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from 19th Av & Granada Rd and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Glendale Av & 19th Av, Phoenix Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h.
The distance between Phoenix, AZ and Indianapolis is 1519 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 39h and costs $310 - $480.
It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 33m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $480 and takes 39h.
Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 2h ahead of Phoenix, AZ. It is currently 4:27 AM in Phoenix, AZ and 6:27 AM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis Union Station via 19th Av & Granada Rd, 19th Av & Glendale Av, Glendale Av & 19th Av, 24th St & Buckeye Rd, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 39h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $900–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1,200–2,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $270–410
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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