Trains tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis

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Next departures for Philadelphia to Indianapolis on October 8
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Amtrak
30th Street Station
Greyhound Amtrak StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
30th Street Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.

Average Price$75 - $249Average Duration22h 40m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$101 - $211Average Duration21h
85kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 21 hours and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
21hAverage Duration
$101Cheapest ticket
85kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$101
Average train trip duration21h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:15am
Distance581 miles (937 km)

Philadelphia to Indianapolis Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $202

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

You can expect to pay from $202 to $549 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $202 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Indianapolis, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Philadelphia and Indianapolis compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Indianapolis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $101 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $101. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Indianapolis, choose the train, as it will take you from Philadelphia, PA to Indianapolis in about 21h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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