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Indianapolis to Downtown Chicago trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Indianapolis and Downtown Chicago takes 5h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Indianapolis to Downtown 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.

5h
Duration
196 mi
Distance
$130
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Indianapolis to Downtown Chicago train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Indianapolis and Downtown Chicago. The service departs Indianapolis at 6:25 AM in the morning, which arrives into Downtown Chicago at 10:25:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Indianapolis to Downtown Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 196 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h.

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