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Compare all timetables for the bus from Indianapolis to Detroit

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Indianapolis to Detroit from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.
today
$46
tomorrow
$47
Monday
$51
Tuesday
$43
Wednesday
$43
Thursday
$40
Friday
$46

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 20m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 6h 35m 4:20 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 10h 30m 11:25 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 9:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $47

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 45m 11:15 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 5:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $47
FlixBus 10h 30m 11:25 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 9:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 6h 35m 4:20 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $66
Greyhound US 7h 20m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $66
FlixBus 11h 10m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 8:40 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Detroit via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      5h 45m
      0
      11:15 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      3:35 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 15m
      0
      3:45 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      5:00 PM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 45m 11:15 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 5:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 11h 10m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 8:40 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 6h 35m 4:20 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 10h 30m 11:25 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 9:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $54
Greyhound US 7h 20m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Detroit via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      5h 45m
      0
      11:15 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      3:35 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 15m
      0
      3:45 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      5:00 PM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 45m 11:15 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 5:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $43
FlixBus 10h 30m 11:25 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 9:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $51
Greyhound US 7h 20m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $55
FlixBus 6h 35m 4:20 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Detroit via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      5h 45m
      0
      11:15 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      3:35 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 15m
      0
      3:45 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      5:00 PM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 45m 11:15 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 5:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $43
Greyhound US 7h 20m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 6h 35m 4:20 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 10h 30m 11:25 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 9:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Detroit via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      5h 45m
      0
      11:15 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      3:35 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 15m
      0
      3:45 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      5:00 PM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 20m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $40
FlixBus 11h 10m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 8:40 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $40
FlixBus 6h 35m 4:20 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $40
Greyhound US 5h 45m 11:15 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 5:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 11h 10m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 8:40 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 6h 35m 4:20 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $47
Greyhound US 7h 20m 3:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $47
Greyhound US 5h 45m 11:15 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 5:00 PM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 10h 30m 11:25 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 9:55 AM Detroit Central Bus Station  Economy $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Detroit via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      5h 45m
      0
      11:15 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      3:35 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 15m
      0
      3:45 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      5:00 PM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $7

Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and Detroit

See here how frequent the connections between Indianapolis and Detroit are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Indianapolis to Detroit. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Detroit.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 20 buses from Indianapolis to Detroit, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Detroit, with 8 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/21/2026 costs just $39, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Detroit

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Detroit in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Detroit starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus $39
Fastest Bus 5h 45m
Earliest Bus 3:35 PM
Latest Bus 11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 239.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Detroit

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for Detroit: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$41
Sunday 07/26
$47
Monday 07/27
$51
Tuesday 07/28
$43
Wednesday 07/29
$43
Thursday 07/30
$40
Friday 07/31
$46
Saturday 08/01
Sunday 08/02
$48
Monday 08/03
$45
Tuesday 08/04
$42
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
$43
Friday 08/07
$47
Saturday 08/08
Sunday 08/09
$51
Monday 08/10
$45
Tuesday 08/11
$39
Wednesday 08/12
Thursday 08/13
$42
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Indianapolis to Detroit

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Indianapolis to Detroit, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $39, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Detroit. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $47.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Detroit, with $40. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.

How to save money travelling from Indianapolis to Detroit

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Indianapolis to Detroit in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Indianapolis to Detroit, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Indianapolis to Detroit are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Indianapolis to Detroit

These are the most booked bus companies between Indianapolis to Detroit from our users.

Greyhound US from Indianapolis to Detroit

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Indianapolis to Detroit:

Cheapest Price $40
Fastest Bus 5h 45m
Earliest Bus 3:35 PM
Last Bus 3:35 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 7/1/2026

FlixBus from Indianapolis to Detroit

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Indianapolis to Detroit:

Cheapest Price $40
Fastest Bus 6h 35m
Earliest Bus 4:20 PM
Last Bus 11:25 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 7/1/2026

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Detroit

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Indianapolis and Detroit.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Indianapolis to Detroit

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Indianapolis to Detroit? Or which bus companies serve the route Indianapolis to Detroit? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Indianapolis to Detroit bus

How much does a Indianapolis Detroit bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $39 and takes 7h 20m to reach Detroit. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Indianapolis to Detroit?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $39 and $84. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Detroit.

On average, how many connections are available from Indianapolis to Detroit each day?

Every day, the Indianapolis to Detroit bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Indianapolis to Detroit take?

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to Detroit is offered by Greyhound US and takes 5h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $51. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Indianapolis to Detroit?

The earliest bus arriving in Detroit from Indianapolis starts at 3:35 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Indianapolis to Detroit?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for Detroit starts at 11:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Indianapolis Detroit route?

When traveling by bus from Indianapolis to Detroit, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Detroit?

You can check all the direct connections between Indianapolis and Detroit by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Indianapolis to Detroit bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Indianapolis Detroit bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Indianapolis Detroit bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Indianapolis to Detroit on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Indianapolis to Detroit

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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