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How to get fromIndianapolis to Philadelphiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IND - PHL
    4h 22m
    $114–556

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 35m
    $100–180

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    20h 36m
    $460–750

  4. Drive  638.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Philadelphiacar car 638.3 mi
    11h 1m
    $106–153

  5. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $111–1,204

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IND - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $145–1,308

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane IND - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    6h 4m
    $101–981

  8. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 51m
    $186–829

  9. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IND - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    6h 10m
    $222–972

Indianapolis to Philadelphia by bus

Calendar25Weekly Buses
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–180 and the journey takes 16h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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