There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 47m$32–48Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 52m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h$45–120Drive 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
3h 59m$40–238
Indiana to Chicago Loop by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
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 187 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 47m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Indiana to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union 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 47m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–120 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
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
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 6:27 AM in Indiana and 5:27 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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