There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
3h 50m$30–50Bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 54m$29–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
4h 54m$100–170Drive 179.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Indianapoliscar 179.8 mi
3h 13m$31–45Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 10m$384–807Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
3h 55m$84–607
Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
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.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Indianapolis is 185 miles. The road distance is 180.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $50.
The bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $380 - $850 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Quincy to Midway
- 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 Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 1:40 AM in Chicago Union Station and 2:40 AM in Indianapolis.
Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
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.
Book your Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 913+ hotels available in Indianapolis.