There are 6 ways to get from Forest Park to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 44m$32–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 40m$62–135Drive 188.2 mi
- Drive from Forest Park to Indianapoliscar 188.2 mi
3h 23m$35–50Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Forest Park to O'Haresubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 37m$424–1,307Bus via Austin & Roosevelt (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h$32–55Line 305 bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Forest Park Transit Center to Roosevelt Rd & Austin Blvdbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 9m$71–497
Forest Park to Indianapolis by subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Park to Indianapolis is to bus via Austin & Roosevelt which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Forest Park to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Park station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Park to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Forest Park and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Forest Park and Indianapolis is 190 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Park to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Forest Park to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Forest Park to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Forest Park to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Forest Park to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Forest Park, Cook County, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. 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
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Forest Park to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
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
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Forest Park Transit Center to Roosevelt Rd & Austin Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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
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More Questions & Answers
Forest Park to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Forest Park. It is currently 4:38 PM in Forest Park and 5:38 PM in Indianapolis.
Forest Park to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Park to Indianapolis is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Forest Park to Indianapolis.
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