There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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 to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 40m$28–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h$60–130Drive 180.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Chicago Loopcar 180.4 mi
3h 12m$33–48Train, fly
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
4h 5m$42–286
Indiana to Chicago Loop by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Indiana and Chicago Loop is 184 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $28 - $55.
The bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Indiana to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 5:55 AM in Indiana and 4:55 AM in Chicago Loop.
Indiana to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Chicago Loop is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Indiana to Chicago Loop.
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