There are 7 ways to get from Grayslake to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
6h 16m$35–52Train, bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 20m$33–52Train
- Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 20m$51–127Drive 219.9 mi
- Drive from Grayslake to Indianapoliscar 219.9 mi
4h 10m$41–58Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the train from Grayslake to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 49m$430–916Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the train from Grayslake 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
5h 27m$75–564Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport, bus
- Take the train from Grayslake to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
6h 31m$53–310
Grayslake to Indianapolis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grayslake to Indianapolis is to train and bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Grayslake to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Grayslake to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Grayslake and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Grayslake and Indianapolis is 226 miles. The road distance is 221.2 miles.
The best way to get from Grayslake to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Grayslake to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Grayslake to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Grayslake station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Grayslake. It is currently 7:52 PM in Grayslake and 8:52 PM in Indianapolis.
Grayslake to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grayslake to Indianapolis is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Grayslake to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Grayslake, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Grayslake to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Grayslake to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Grayslake to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
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