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How to get fromDowners Grove to Indianapolisby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    5h 42m
    $33–55
  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    6h 46m
    $54–135
  3. Drive  189.8 mi

    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Indianapoliscar car 189.8 mi
    3h 29m
    $35–50
  4. Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    4h 49m
    $390–914
  5. Bus via 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 34m
    $33–51
  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    4h 53m
    $78–562

Downers Grove to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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