There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Anderson by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus Indianapolis
5h 5m$49–93Drive 193.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Andersoncar 193.4 mi
3h 47m$36–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus Indianapolis
6h 54m$125–211Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus
5h 19m$372–915Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus
6h 40m$55–134Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus
4h 59m$92–615Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
- Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Andersoncar
4h 49m$54–289
Chicago to Anderson by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Anderson is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Anderson is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Anderson. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at City Of Anderson Transit System via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Chicago and Anderson is 222 miles. The road distance is 194.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Anderson without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Chicago to Anderson, including transfers.
Chicago to Anderson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Anderson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Anderson is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:33 PM in Chicago and 11:33 PM in Anderson.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Anderson is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Chicago to Anderson.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Anderson, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to City Of Anderson Transit System via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to City Of Anderson Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to City Of Anderson Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Miller Transportation
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 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
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