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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Indianapolis to Kansas City from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$71

tomorrow

$73

Wednesday

$71

Thursday

$54

Friday

Saturday

$68

Sunday

$68

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 15m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	11h 40m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	7:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 10m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	11h 40m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	7:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	15h 15m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 10m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	15h 15m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	11h 40m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	7:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Kansas City via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  11h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:10 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
- Greyhound US
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  5:15 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 40m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	7:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	15h 15m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 55m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/1/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	7:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	15h 15m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/1/2026 5:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Kansas City via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  11h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:10 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
- Greyhound US
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  5:15 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 20m	4:50 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/2/2026 4:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
Greyhound US	8h 50m	7:55 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/2/2026 7:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	15h 15m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/2/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	11h 40m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/2/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Kansas City via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  11h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:10 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
- Greyhound US
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  5:15 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel time is 3h 50m longer, but you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Indianapolis to Kansas City is $54 on 7/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and Kansas City

See here how frequent the connections between Indianapolis and Kansas City are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Indianapolis to Kansas City. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Kansas City.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 buses from Indianapolis to Kansas City, while Night sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Kansas City, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Kansas City

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Kansas City in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Kansas City starting from $54!

Cheapest Bus	$54
Fastest Bus	7h 50m
Earliest Bus	11:05 AM
Latest Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	451.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Kansas City

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for Kansas City: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$71

Tuesday 07/28

$73

Wednesday 07/29

$71

Thursday 07/30

$54

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$70

Sunday 08/02

$68

Monday 08/03

$63

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$62

Thursday 08/06

$60

Friday 08/07

$68

Saturday 08/08

$64

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$63

Tuesday 08/11

$63

Wednesday 08/12

$62

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$63

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Indianapolis to Kansas City

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Indianapolis to Kansas City, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $54, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Kansas City. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $68.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Kansas City, with $54. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

How to save money travelling from Indianapolis to Kansas City

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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Kansas City

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

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Central Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

Greyhound Bus Station

Troost Avenue 1102

Metrocenter

Grand Blvd 202

Service and Comfort on the bus from Indianapolis to Kansas City

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

FAQs about the Indianapolis to Kansas City bus

How much does a Indianapolis Kansas City bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $54 and takes 10h 40m to reach Kansas City. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $54 and $74. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kansas City.

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

Every day, the Indianapolis to Kansas City bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Indianapolis to Kansas City take?

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to Kansas City is offered by Greyhound US and takes 7h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $71. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Indianapolis to Kansas City?

The earliest bus arriving in Kansas City from Indianapolis starts at 11:05 AM. 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 Kansas City?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for Kansas City starts at 7:55 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 Kansas City route?

When traveling by bus from Indianapolis to Kansas City, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. 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 Kansas City?

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

What can I take with me on the Indianapolis to Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Indianapolis and to Kansas City

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Indianapolis and to Kansas City. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!