Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis?

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.

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Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.

Q: How far is it from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis?

The distance between Chicago and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is 182 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $27 - $55.

Q: How long does it take to get from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis?

The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Q: Train or bus from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 5h 24m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 34m
$27–55
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
5h 24m
$60–130
Drive 178 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapoliscar 178 mi
3h 10m
$33–47
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 10 bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
2. Take the bus from Ctc-B to Michigan St & University Blvdbus
4h 18m
$426–1,109
Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 1m
$29–50
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 10 bus
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
3. Take the bus from Ctc-B to Michigan St & University Blvdbus
3h 58m
$72–499

Chicago to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis by bus and foot (Flixbus)

81Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.3 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, 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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