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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Indianaby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Indiana by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    3h 50m
    $30–50

  2. Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    3h 54m
    $27–45

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    4h 54m
    $100–170

  4. Drive  179.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Indianapoliscar car 179.8 mi
    3h 13m
    $33–48

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3h 50m
    $74–557

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 9m
    $54–358

Chicago Union Station to Indiana by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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