There are 6 ways to get from Downers Grove to Indiana by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 6m$34–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 46m$104–175Drive 189.8 mi
- Drive from Downers Grove to Indianapoliscar 189.8 mi
3h 29m$34–49Line 330 bus, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 20m$40–254Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 13m$35–51Line 330 bus, fly to South Bend, train
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 37m$49–255
Downers Grove to Indiana by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Indiana is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Indiana is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Downers Grove to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Main St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Indianapolis via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Downers Grove and Indiana is 203 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Indiana without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Downers Grove to Indiana, including transfers.
Downers Grove to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Downers Grove to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Indiana is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Downers Grove to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Downers Grove. It is currently 3:45 PM in Downers Grove and 4:45 PM in Indiana.
Downers Grove to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downers Grove to Indiana is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Downers Grove to Indiana.
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