There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
2h 6m$71–488Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 55m$32–63Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 32m$426–1,112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 41m$66–138Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 32m$34–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Indianapolis179.7 mi
3h 17mDrive 179.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapoliscar 179.7 mi
3h 17m$33–48
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $70 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Indianapolis is 178 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $70 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 55m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 4:22 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 5:22 AM in Indianapolis.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis.
There are 790+ hotels available in Indianapolis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Indianapolis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











