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Today29 Aug
Tomorrow30 Aug
Sun31 Aug
from US$62
Mon1 Sept
from US$93
Tue2 Sept
Wed3 Sept
Thu4 Sept
from US$49
Fri5 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Iowa City
    Departure location: Iowa City
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: Iowa City
    Departure location: Iowa City
    Arrival time: 31 August at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Iowa City to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$62
Average bus trip duration10h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure07:50
Distance310 miles
Latest bus departure09:55

Iowa City to Indianapolis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Iowa City - Indianapolis

  1. How far is Indianapolis from Iowa City by coach?

    The journey from Iowa City to Indianapolis by coach covers an approximate distance of 310 miles (500 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Indianapolis from Iowa City without flying?

    To travel from Iowa City to Indianapolis without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
27/08
US$48
28/08
US$54
Today
US$65
30/08
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31/08
US$54
01/09
US$111
02/09
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03/09
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Iowa City to Indianapolis was searched and found on 27 Aug 2025 with a price of US$48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Iowa City to Indianapolis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$48 to US$142 for a bus ticket from Iowa City to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$54, which is on 2025-08-31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Iowa City and Indianapolis!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Iowa City to Indianapolis, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Iowa City to Indianapolis will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Iowa City to Indianapolis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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