There are 6 ways to get from Forest Park to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 / ...
5h 6m$34–53Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 43m$32–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 22m$52–127Drive 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 38m$424–907Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Forest Park to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 26m$72–562
Forest Park to Indianapolis by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forest Park to Indianapolis is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 43m.
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 to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Harrison & Kedzie and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Park to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Oak Park and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Forest Park and Indianapolis is 191 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 5h 6m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Forest Park to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Forest Park to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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 5h 6m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Forest Park, Cook County, 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 $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Forest Park to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Forest Park. It is currently 8:26 AM in Forest Park and 9:26 AM 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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