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How to get fromChicago to Franklinby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Franklin by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    4h 58m
    $59–93

  2. Drive 202.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Franklincar car 202.2 mi
    3h 39m
    $37–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    5h 26m
    $112–194

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Franklintaxi taxi
    3h 37m
    $488–1,190

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Franklintaxi taxi
    3h 18m
    $132–580

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from McCutcheon Hall on McCutcheon to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis Airport to Franklintaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $118–385

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Franklin, Johnson County, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m. 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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