There are 6 ways to get from Carmel to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Taxi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
2h 50m$496–1,193Drive 176.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel to Chicagocar 176.3 mi
3h 13m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 28m$102–179Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 56m$47–78Taxi, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
2h 26m$121–423Bus via Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
6h 1m$47–78
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $120 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Carmel and Chicago is 228 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Carmel to Chicago, including transfers.
Carmel to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Carmel to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Carmel to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Carmel, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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
- $45–330
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
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
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More Questions & Answers
Carmel to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Carmel. It is currently 9:27 AM in Carmel and 8:27 AM in Chicago.
Carmel to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Chicago is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Carmel to Chicago.
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