The average bus between Indianapolis, IN and Chicago takes 4h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Indianapolis, IN and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Indianapolis, IN is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis, IN station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
Indianapolis, IN to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis, IN to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Indianapolis, IN to Chicago bus tickets online with Amtrak Thruway and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Indianapolis, IN and Chicago is 265.5 km. The road distance is 297 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route twice daily.