There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Indiana by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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, train
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RIC - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 6m$135–538Drive 622.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Indianapoliscar 622.1 mi
11h 3m$114–164Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
18h 44mBus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
19h 31m$166–246Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RIC - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 38m$120–438
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Indiana is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Indiana is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Indianapolis via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.
The distance between Chester and Indiana is 687 miles. The road distance is 625.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Indiana without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Chester to Indiana, including transfers.
Chester to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
Chester to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Indiana is 626 miles. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Chester to Indiana.
There are 889+ hotels available in Indiana.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chester to Indianapolis via Richmond, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 19h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide








