There are 6 ways to get from Elmhurst to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 55m$34–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 38m$67–138Drive 191.5 mi
- Drive from Elmhurst to Indianapoliscar 191.5 mi
3h 28m$35–51Line 309 bus, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rdbus
- Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 19m$427–1,112Bus via Lake St & Austin Blvd (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 40m$36–57Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 44m$73–502
Elmhurst to Indianapolis by train and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Indianapolis is to bus via Lake St & Austin Blvd which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Elmhurst and Indianapolis is 198 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Elmhurst to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Elmhurst to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Elmhurst to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Elmhurst, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Mannheim/Lake to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elmhurst to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Elmhurst. It is currently 4:19 PM in Elmhurst and 5:19 PM in Indianapolis.
Elmhurst to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Indianapolis is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Elmhurst to Indianapolis.
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