There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Anderson by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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$50–94Drive 193.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Andersoncar 193.4 mi
3h 47m$34–48Train, 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 23m$522–915Fly 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$52–288Fly 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
5h 4m$98–665
Chicago to Anderson by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Anderson is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Anderson is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $50.
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 $50 - $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 5:27 PM in Chicago and 6:27 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
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Airport to City Of Anderson Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Miller Transportation
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