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

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

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  1. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    3h 14m
    $28–55

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    4h 54m
    $60–130

  3. Drive 179.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Indianapoliscar car 179.8 mi
    3h 12m
    $33–48

  4. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    4h 14m
    $424–1,307

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    3h 55m
    $30–50

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 55m
    $70–497

Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis by foot and bus

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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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-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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