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How to get fromArlington Heights to Indianapolisby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 6m
    $36–64

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    6h 49m
    $68–139

  3. Drive 202.8 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Indianapoliscar car 202.8 mi
    3h 45m
    $37–54

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    4h 13m
    $428–1,312

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    5h 46m
    $37–59

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    4h 55m
    $74–503

Arlington Heights to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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