There are 6 ways to get from Brownsburg to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
2h 8m$90–420Drive 169.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brownsburg to Chicagocar 169.3 mi
3h$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 26m$138–215Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 40m$53–77Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
2h 32m$390–900Bus via Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
5h 45m$53–77
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brownsburg to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Brownsburg to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Brownsburg to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Raceway Rd & 10th St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Brownsburg to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Brownsburg and Chicago is 189 miles. The road distance is 170.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brownsburg to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Brownsburg to Chicago, including transfers.
Brownsburg to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Brownsburg to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Brownsburg to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $85 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 5h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Brownsburg, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Brownsburg to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Brownsburg. It is currently 6:04 AM in Brownsburg and 5:04 AM in Chicago.
Brownsburg to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brownsburg to Chicago is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Brownsburg to Chicago.
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