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Trip Overview

The average bus between Northwestern University and Indianapolis takes 6h 44m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Northwestern University to Indianapolis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 44m
Duration
198 mi
Distance
$40
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 22m
$32–55

Northwestern University to Indianapolis bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Northwestern University and Indianapolis. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northwestern University is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Indianapolis at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Foster and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA14h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 36m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 10m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 39m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 39m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 24m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 39m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 197.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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