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About Indian Trails

Indian Trails is an American intercity bus carrier that provides passenger transportation across Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. The company is one of the key ground travel operators in the area, conducting about 617 trips every day. The Indian Trails network features 76 cities, including Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids. The carrier also travels to Duluth, a city located near the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Depending on the route, the price of a one-way Indian Trails bus ticket ranges from $4.00 to $170.00.

Based in Owosso, MI, Indian Trails was founded in 1910. The carrier’s name comes from the fact that the majority of its buses used to run along US Highway 12, which is known as the Old Indian Trail. The company is also the primary bus travel provider in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula after Greyhound suspended its service in the area in 2006.

**2023**   
 #5 Most Helpful Crew   
 #5 Best Value Service

2023
#5 Most Helpful Crew
#5 Best Value Service

Indian Trails Amenities

Air conditioningAir conditioning
RestroomRestroom
Power outletPower outlet
WiFiWiFi

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Indian Trails bus coverage

Daily Trips617
stations79
cities76
countries1

What travelers are saying about Indian Trails

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Indian Trails had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 141 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 164 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 194 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 207 reviews
“The bus got there on time.”
based on 189 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 184 reviews
“The bus was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 204 reviews

Indian Trails reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Indian Trails

(Based on 238 reviews)

4.3
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

4.1

Timeliness

4.5

Staff

4.5

Value

4.0

Condition

4.5

Indian Trails passenger reviews

5.0

Floyd

November 6, 2024- Solo travel

Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo

Pros: Awesome. Cons: Nothing. Tips: No.

3.0

Jose

August 25, 2024- Visiting friends

Grand Rapids to East Lansing

Pros: My trip was good I enjoyed the ride and we got there rather quick. Cons: The bus was extremely late and took forever to load on but that was all.

5.0

Mary

April 15, 2024- Visiting family

Grand Rapids to East Lansing

Pros: It was on time. Cons: Nothing. Tips: No.

5.0

Donald

January 29, 2024- Business

Grand Rapids to Flint

Pros: Everything was good. I have very long legs. I was cramped. Not your fault. I’ll gladly ride again. Thank you all. Cons: Nothing. Tips: Sit back and enjoy the ride.

1.0

Danwoo

October 20, 2023- Visiting family

East Lansing to Chicago

Pros: Nothing. Cons: Get on time too much delay. Tips: Use bus tracker.

Indian Trails Routes & Network

Indian Trails’s bus network features 2727 bus routes that connect 76 cities serving 79 stations. On average, Indian Trails performs about 617 bus trips every day. The top cities to which Indian Trails offers the highest number of daily bus service include Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.

Top Cities Served by Indian Trails

CityRouteEarliest busLatest bus
Grand Rapids65:45 am4:20 am
Kalamazoo25:45 am4:20 am
East Lansing45:45 am4:20 am
Detroit66:25 am4:20 am
Lansing55:45 am4:20 am
Milwaukee25:20 am4:55 am
Holland26:10 am5:40 am
Flint25:45 am4:20 am

Most popular Indian Trails routes

The bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo is Indian Trails’s most popular route. Trips from East Lansing to Grand Rapids and East Lansing to Kalamazoo are also highly popular.

Top Indian Trails routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo22h 0m$12
East Lansing to Grand Rapids71h 58m$15
East Lansing to Kalamazoo74h 40m$23
Milwaukee to Green Bay12h 20m$22
East Lansing to Detroit133h 43m$22
Grand Rapids to Detroit45h 5m$34
East Lansing to Pontiac92h 44m$18
Milwaukee to Sheboygan11h 0m$12
Lansing to Grand Rapids21h 10m$14

Indian Trails Cancellation Policy

Indian Trails tickets are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. It’s always a good idea to double check your travel details before completing your booking, especially for non-refundable tickets.

Indian Trails tickets are only valid for the travel date and time which are selected upon booking, and you may not be able to reschedule your ticket if your travel plans change. If you still would like to request any changes, you can call Indian Trails’ customer service phone number at 1 (800) 292-3831, but it’s highly unlikely that your ticket will be rescheduled.

Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and coverage for lost or damaged baggage, trip protection can help you get your money back in case you need to cancel or change your trip. You may be reimbursed if you cannot travel on your bus trip due to covered reasons such as illness, extreme weather, or required work shifts.

Indian Trails Bus Guide & FAQs

Yes, Indian Trails offers WiFi on their buses. Although most trips with Indian Trails will have WiFi as advertised, some buses might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Indian Trails WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.

Yes, there are power outlets onboard Indian Trails buses. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.

Since Indian Trails might sometimes use replacement bus vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

On a typical day, Indian Trails has 617 scheduled bus trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, Indian Trails does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, Indian Trails requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the bus. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on Indian Trails buses. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

Indian Trails does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most buses do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.

Yes, Indian Trails requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the bus. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most buses.

Indian Trails focuses on delivering a great travel experience at a low price and currently does not offer premium features like extra legroom or onboard entertainment. But these days, between your laptop, tablet, smartphone and e-reader, you’re the master of your own entertainment even on longer journeys.

Cheap Indian Trails tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 617 Indian Trails trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Indian Trails tickets start at just $4.00. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Indian Trails tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Indian Trails tickets with the lowest available fares every day. Plus, you can compare Indian Trails prices with trips offered by other bus companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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