There are 6 ways to get from Frankfort to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
5h 31m$45–69Drive 166.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Frankfort to Indianapoliscar 166.1 mi
3h 8m$31–44Train
- Take the train from Mokena to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 14m$80–155Taxi to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Frankfort to 18624 W Creek Drtaxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 34m$85–481Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
5h 36m$44–74Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mokena to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
5h 11m$441–1,129
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfort to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfort to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankfort to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Vincennes & 104th Street and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfort to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Mokena and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Frankfort and Indianapolis is 200 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Frankfort to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Frankfort to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Frankfort to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Frankfort to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Mokena station.
The best way to get from Frankfort to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Indianapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Frankfort to Indianapolis via Mokena, LaSalle Street, Adams & S. Wacker, Union Station Transit Center, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Mokena to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Mokena to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $20–25
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More Questions & Answers
Frankfort to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Frankfort. It is currently 7:01 PM in Frankfort and 8:01 PM in Indianapolis.
Frankfort to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfort to Indianapolis is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Frankfort to Indianapolis.
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