There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Ilkal by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Hospet Jntrain 17314
- Take the bus from Hospete to Ilkalbus
11h 59m₹570–2,629Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypassbus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
15h 33m₹1,069–2,454Drive 632.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ilkalcar 632.9 km
9h 32m₹6,190–8,941Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ilkaltaxi 632.9 km
9h 32m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Hubli Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane MAA - HBX
- Take the train from Hubli Jn to Bagalkottrain
- Take the bus from Bagalkot to Ilkalbus
9h 56m₹8,650–17,938Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus
- Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Ilkalbus
16h₹1,132–3,842Fly to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, taxi, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane MAA - VDY
- Take the taxi from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Hospetetaxi
- Take the bus from Hospete to Ilkalbus
8h 10m₹5,685–16,596
Chennai to Ilkal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ilkal is to train and bus which costs ₹550 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ilkal is to fly and taxi and bus which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ilkal. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Ilkal Bypass via Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Ilkal is 658 km. The road distance is 632.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ilkal without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 59m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Chennai to Ilkal, including transfers.
Chennai to Ilkal bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Ilkal bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ilkal is 633 km. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Chennai to Ilkal.
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What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ilkal, India?
You can take a bus from Chennai to Ilkal Bypass via Bengaluru in around 15h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Hospet Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Hubli Jn to Bagalkot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Hospete to Ilkal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹255–258
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,200
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Bagalkot to Ilkal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–220
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Anand Rao Circle to Ilkal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,400
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹750–2,400
Bus from Hospete to Ilkal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹255–258
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- 9888528882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
- Website
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Website
- National City Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- National City Travels
- Website
- Jabbar Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Jabbar Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Phone
- 0804151123
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels NTA
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels NTA
- Schedules at
- National Travels NTA
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- Website
- Shree Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Shree Mahalaxmi Travels
- Website
- TPS Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- TPS Travels
- Phone
- +91-8879498558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Anand Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Anand Travels
- Website
- Sugama Tourist Route No - 77
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sugama Tourist Route No - 77
- Website
- Srs Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Srs Travels
- Website
- Antra Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Antra Travels
- Website
- Sai Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sai Travels
- Website
- Shri Huligemmadevi Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shri Huligemmadevi Travels
- Website
- GT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- GT Travels
- Website
- Gee Pee Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Gee Pee Travels
- Website
- Renuka Bus Service
Bus from Bengaluru to Ilkal Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Renuka Bus Service
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–17,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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