There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Hoosier National Forest by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Indianapolis
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Paoli Walmartbus Indianapolis
6h 57m$82–173Drive 274.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Hoosier National Forestcar 274.3 mi
5h 32m$51–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Paoli Walmartbus Indianapolis
8h 46m$102–242Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
- Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Hoosier National Foresttaxi
4h 11m$238–885Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Paoli Walmartbus Indianapolis
7h 42m$77–131Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
- Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Hoosier National Foresttaxi
4h 36m$212–665Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Evansville, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane ORD - EVV
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Paoli Walmartbus
6h 39m$116–439
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Hoosier National Forest is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Hoosier National Forest is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs $230 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Hoosier National Forest. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Paoli Walmart via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Chicago and Hoosier National Forest is 287 miles. The road distance is 275.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hoosier National Forest without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 6h 57m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Chicago to Hoosier National Forest, including transfers.
Chicago to Hoosier National Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Hoosier National Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Hoosier National Forest is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Chicago to Hoosier National Forest.
There are 18+ hotels available in Hoosier National Forest.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hoosier National Forest, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Hoosier National Forest via Indianapolis Union Station and Paoli Walmart in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
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
- $45–120
- 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
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
All Star Taxi
- Phone
- +1 502-592-6634
Sylve Taxi
- Phone
- +1 502-291-0617
Taxi 7
- Phone
- +1 502-777-7777
All Star Taxi
- Phone
- +1 502-592-6634
Sylve Taxi
- Phone
- +1 502-291-0617
Taxi 7
- Phone
- +1 502-777-7777
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