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Indianapolis Charter Bus Prices
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Our Pricing & Rates
Indianapolis Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205–$385+ | $225–$410+ | $1,650–$2,950+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225–$370+ | $255–$385+ | $1,815–$2,415+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205–$365+ | $240–$380+ | $1,670–$2,335+ | $5.90–$8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190–$355+ | $220–$370+ | $1,540–$2,255+ | $5.65–$8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190–$350+ | $195–$365+ | $1,420–$2,180+ | $5.40–$7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190–$340+ | $190–$355+ | $1,300–$2,080+ | $5.15–$7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190–$330+ | $190–$350+ | $1,210–$1,990+ | $5.00–$7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180–$310+ | $180–$330+ | $1,150–$1,880+ | $4.75–$6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248–$426+ | $265–$460+ | $1,827–$2,954+ | $6.75–$9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190–$373+ | $218–$466+ | $1,395–$2,848+ | $5.00–$6.95+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Indianapolis. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (463) 388-4440 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
Book Ahead
Peak Indianapolis Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Coordinating group travel around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 in May, Gen Con at the Indiana Convention Center, or spring proms means higher demand and 5-hour windows. Lock in your bus early so network competition gets you the best rate!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts Home Games | November 8, 15 & 29, 2026, then two more home games through January 2027 |
| Indiana Pacers Home Games | October 23, 2026 – April 9, 2027 |
| Indy Fuel Hockey | Home games through April 2027 |
| Butler Bulldogs Basketball | November 2, 2026 – March 2027 |
| Indianapolis 500 | May 30, 2027 |
| Indianapolis Indians Home Games | April 6 – September 19, 2027 |
| Ruoff Music Center Concerts | Summer 2027 |
| Gen Con | August 5–8, 2027 (Thursday–Sunday) |
| AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration | December 4–23, 2026 |
| Christmas at the Zoo | November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027 |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
What's Included in Indianapolis Charter Bus Prices?
Ready for transparent pricing with zero hidden fees? Your quote includes your bus rental and a driver, while outside costs like parking at Lucas Oil Stadium, highway tolls and overnight driver hotel rooms are paid separately.
What's Included in Your Price
- Your bus and its driver
- Your driver's gratuity
- Use of the bus for the hours or miles you book
- Unlimited stops during your booked time
- An instant booking confirmation, then a call from the confirmation team to verify your itinerary
- Your driver's contact information before your trip date
Extra Costs: Tolls, Parking, Tax & Driver Hotel
- Tolls and parking
- The driver's hotel room each night of an overnight trip, which you book
- A second driver, when your itinerary needs one
- Overtime past your booked hours, billed by the hour
- Extra charges if your final drop-off isn't near your pickup
- Changes to your date, time or route, which may cost more
Charter Bus Fees to Avoid
- No smoking: violations bring a fine.
- A surcharge applies for vomit incidents.
- Your group pays for any damage it causes.
Know Before You Pay
A Note on Payment Terms for Indianapolis Bus Rentals
Browse our Indianapolis bus network and book right online through the national booking platform using any major payment method! You’ll simply put down a deposit upon confirmation to lock in your bus, with the remaining trip balance due in full before your departure date.
How Can I Pay?
- All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
- Corporate or custom billing is set up by phone with the booking company.
Can I Cancel and Get a Refund?
- Cancellations and refunds follow the national booking company's terms, which you'll see before you book.
- Read them before you pay, and call us with any question first.
What If My Plans Change or Run Over?
- Your booked hours are the minimum you pay, so book enough time for your event.
- Overtime is billed by the hour, and only if the bus is free to stay.
- Date, time and route changes aren't guaranteed. You can upgrade to a bigger bus if one is available, but downgrades aren't allowed.
What Affects Your Price
6 Factors That Affect Indianapolis Charter Bus Prices
For the best deal on Indianapolis group transportation, it helps to know how local operators calculate your quote. Because Indianapolis
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
For quick and easy hops down Meridian Street, a compact 15-passenger minibus or sprinter van costs less than a larger coach. Meanwhile, a party bus with LED lighting or a 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and luggage bays is priced higher.
Factor 2: The Time of Year
Finding group transportation during April, May, and October costs more due to school field trips to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Big Ten tournaments, and fall weddings. Winter months outside of the holidays typically offer the lowest hourly and daily bus rates in Indy!
Factor 3: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
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Factor 4: The Travel Fees on Your Route
Look out for venue-specific fees along your itinerary, as road tolls and oversized vehicle parking permits aren’t built into your initial quote. For instance, pre-paid bus parking in the South Lot at Lucas Oil Stadium or staging near Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Delaware Street is covered by your group. Calling the 365-day support team at (463) 388-4440 ensures you know what to budget before hitting I-465!
Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
For sports team road trips or multi-day tours, you’ll need to provide a private, 3-star-or-better hotel room for your driver. If your itinerary requires continuous overnight driving across state lines, a second relief driver will be factored into your package.
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
Every Friday and Saturday night sees a spike in demand for Indianapolis wedding shuttles and bachelorette parties in Broad Ripple or Fountain Square. Because weekend fleets book up fast, operators usually set higher hourly rates and a 3- to 5-hour windows on Friday and Saturday evenings. Moving your corporate outing or school trip to a Monday through Thursday can unlock lower hourly minimums and better daily pricing! Need less than the standard minimum? Call (463) 388-4440 for custom below-minimum deals!
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Indianapolis Charter Bus Rental
Ride on a weekday. Weekday hourly rates in the table start below weekend rates for most buses, and Sunday through Thursday typically run the lowest rates.
Fill the seats you pay for. A bigger bus costs more per hour but less per person: a full 56-passenger charter bus starts under $4 per person, per hour.
Book early. Booking early gives you the widest choice of buses for your date.
Keep your pickups together. Every extra pickup adds time on the clock, so one meeting spot keeps the hours, and the price, down.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (463) 388-4440 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Indianapolis Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to IND
A Indianapolis-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Fishers and Carmel, and juggling rideshares for a dozen people with luggage in construction traffic is not a realistic plan. The company decided to find and book a Indianapolis airport transportation shuttle bus through Indianapolis
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Fishers, 6:00 AM second stop in Carmel, 7:00 AM drop-off at IND
- Vehicle
- Sprinter van with driver
- Booked time
- 2 hours (the weekday minimum)
- Rate
- $190–$373 an hour (weekday) × 2 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
Example #2: Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Fishers is heading to a sold-out show at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park. The roads back into Indianapolis after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Indianapolis concert charter bus rental through Indianapolis
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Fishers, 6:30 PM arrival at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 11:30 PM post-show return to Fishers
- Vehicle
- 35-passenger minibus
- Booked time
- 6 hours on a Saturday evening
- Rate
- $255–$385 an hour (weekend) × 6 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
Example #3: Brown County Day Trip
A Indianapolis tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Brown County. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Indianapolis corporate charter bus rental through Indianapolis
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Indianapolis office, 9:00 AM arrival at Brown County, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Indianapolis
- Vehicle
- 56-passenger charter bus
- Booked time
- About 12 hours (full day)
- Rate
- Full-day rate, $1,650–$2,950
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
Example #4: Indianapolis Colts Game Day
A group of 25 Indianapolis Colts season ticket holders from Carmel wants to make a home game at Lucas Oil Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Indianapolis sporting event party bus rental through Indianapolis
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Carmel, 12:30 PM arrival at Lucas Oil Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Carmel
- Vehicle
- 25-passenger party bus
- Booked time
- About 6.5 hours on a Sunday
- Rate
- $248–$460 an hour (weekday low to weekend high) × 6.5 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
Frequently Asked Questions About Indianapolis Charter Bus Prices
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Can I book a same-day bus rental or multiple buses in Indianapolis?
Yes, last-minute plans are no problem! Because we tap into one of the largest networks of independent bus companies across Indianapolis and all of Indiana, you can book a same-day bus rental in minutes or reserve a fleet of 10+ buses for a major convention through one of America's largest national booking platforms. Once you book online, our confirmation department calls you to verify every stop!
What types of buses can I compare on Indianapolisshuttlebuscompany.com?
You’ll find the widest vehicle selection in one search: 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans, 15- to 50-passenger party buses with wraparound leather seating and LED lights, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and full-size 56-passenger charter buses! Whether you need WiFi and power outlets for an employee shuttle or undercarriage storage for a team, you choose the exact ride that fits YOUR budget.
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