What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis is to bus via Chicago Bus Station which costs $27 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and Indianapolis?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago Union Station and Indianapolis?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Indianapolis. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis?

The distance between Chicago Union Station and Indianapolis is 181 miles. The road distance is 180.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis without a car is to bus via Chicago Bus Station which takes 3h 14m and costs $27 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis?

The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis bus from?

Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis train from?

Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis is to bus via Chicago Bus Station which takes 3h 14m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $380 - $950 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago Union Station and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 10:47 AM in Chicago Union Station and 11:47 AM in Indianapolis.

Where does the Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis train arrive?

Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.

Can I drive from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis?

Book your Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis?

Book your Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

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

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Bus via Chicago Bus Station
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1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 14m
$27–50
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
4h 54m
$100–170
Drive 179.8 mi
1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Indianapoliscar 179.8 mi
3h 13m
$33–48
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
3h 50m
$74–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
3h 50m
$30–50
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 14m
$384–907

Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis by foot and bus

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Distance: 180.3 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours. 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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