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How to get fromElgin to Indianapolisby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 31m
    $34–62

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    7h 11m
    $66–137

  3. Drive 212.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Indianapoliscar car 212.1 mi
    3h 57m
    $39–56

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3h 59m
    $427–1,311

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    6h 55m
    $37–62

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elgin 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
    5h 23m
    $75–504

Elgin to Indianapolis by train, foot, and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Indianapolis via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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