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How to get fromChicago to Indianapolis 500by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Indianapolis 500 by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    4h 33m
    $31–56

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    6h 19m
    $66–131

  3. Drive 175.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Indianapolis 500car car 175.2 mi
    3h 6m
    $32–47

  4. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 25 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take the bus from Ctc-P to 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedwaybus bus
    5h 14m
    $426–1,309

  5. Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    7h 18m
    $40–91

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 25 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take the bus from Ctc-P to 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedwaybus bus
    4h 54m
    $72–499

Chicago to Indianapolis 500 by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Indianapolis 500, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 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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