There are 6 ways to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
5h 46m$31–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 42m$62–132Drive 178.5 mi
- Drive from Butler University to Chicago Union Stationcar 178.5 mi
3h 7m$33–48Line 28 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from 49th St & Sunset Ave to Ctc-Bbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Quincysubway
4h 26m$51–329Bus via Chicago Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 51m$31–57Line 28 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from 49th St & Sunset Ave to Ctc-Bbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 54m$426–1,309
Butler University to Chicago Union Station by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Butler University to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Butler Way at Clowes Hall and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Butler University to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Butler University and Chicago Union Station is 204 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.
The best way to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
Butler University to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Butler University to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Butler University, IN, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- indygo.net
Bus from 49th St & Sunset Ave to Ctc-B
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.indygo.net/
- Schedules at
- https://www.indygo.net/routes/
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
Bus from 49th St & Sunset Ave to Ctc-B
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.indygo.net/
- Schedules at
- https://www.indygo.net/routes/
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Butler University to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station is 1h behind Butler University. It is currently 11:36 AM in Butler University and 10:36 AM in Chicago Union Station.
Butler University to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butler University to Chicago Union Station is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Butler University to Chicago Union Station.
There are 1302+ hotels available in Chicago Union Station.