There are 7 ways to get from Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642
6h 4m$35–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 30m$52–131Drive 205.7 mi
- Drive from Hoffman Estates to Indianapoliscar 205.7 mi
3h 44m$38–55Line 600 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Cbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
3h 41m$426–910Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 25m$63–90Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Quality Inn - Purduebus Ord
- Take the bus from Quality Inn - Purdue to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
10h 16m$90–121Line 600 bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Cbus
- Take the subway from Rosemont 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 39m$73–565
Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis by bus, subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis is to train and bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis is to line 600 bus and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $420 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Woodfield Mall and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Rosemont and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Hoffman Estates and Indianapolis is 213 miles. The road distance is 206.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs $50 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Hoffman Estates, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodfield Mall to Indianapolis Union Station via Illinois Terminal and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Hoffman Estates. It is currently 11:49 PM in Hoffman Estates and 12:49 AM in Indianapolis.
Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Hoffman Estates to Indianapolis.
There are 875+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

