There are 6 ways to get from Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
5h 12m$33–51Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 14m$31–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 32m$57–141Drive 184.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar 184.1 mi
3h 32m$34–49Train to South Bend, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 bus
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus
4h 45m$42–241Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain
5h 10m$52–362
South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Brookfield Zoo Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Hollywood via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Indiana and Brookfield Zoo Chicago is 199 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago, including transfers.
Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–140 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1st
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Indiana to Brookfield Zoo Chicago.
There are 1303+ hotels available in Brookfield Zoo Chicago.