There are 6 ways to get from Franklin Park to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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
best- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
5h 25m$34–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 29m$64–135Drive 192.8 mi
- Drive from Franklin Park to Indianapoliscar 192.8 mi
3h 32m$36–51Line 303 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
3h 38m$426–1,109Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 29m$34–55Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Franklin Park to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 41m$73–502
Franklin Park to Indianapolis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin Park to Indianapolis is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin Park to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin Park station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Train Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin Park to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Franklin Park and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Franklin Park and Indianapolis is 198 miles. The road distance is 193.9 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin Park to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Franklin Park to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Franklin Park to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Train Station.
Franklin Park to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Franklin Park to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Franklin Park, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route twice daily. 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 Franklin Park to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave to Rosemont CTA Station
- 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
- 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
Franklin Park to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Franklin Park. It is currently 11:27 AM in Franklin Park and 12:27 PM in Indianapolis.
Franklin Park to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin Park to Indianapolis is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Franklin Park to Indianapolis.
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