There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500 by plane, bus, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 from Chicago Midway International Airport, line 25 bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
- Take the bus from Ctc-P to 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedwaybus
3h 20m$66–453Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
7h 40m$32–58Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, line 25 bus
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
- Take the bus from Ctc-P to 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedwaybus
5h 45m$428–1,114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
8h 9m$62–140Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
9h 5m$44–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Indianapolis 500176 mi
3h 11mDrive 176 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500car 176 mi
3h 11m$33–47
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500 by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500 is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500 is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Indianapolis 500. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedway via Ashland & 59th Street, Chicago and Ctc-P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Indianapolis 500 is 185 miles. The road distance is 177 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500 without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500 train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500 is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Indianapolis 500, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- 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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- IndyGo
Bus from Ctc-P to 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- IndyGo
- Schedules at
- IndyGo Routes
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
Bus from Ctc-P to 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- IndyGo
- Schedules at
- IndyGo Routes
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Indianapolis 500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500 train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500 is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis 500.
There are 716+ hotels available in Indianapolis 500.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Indianapolis 500. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












