There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Des Plaines by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 43m$36–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 10m$58–119Drive 197.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Des Plainescar 197.2 mi
3h 36m$36–52Train, 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 49m$39–288Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
6h 15m$85–117
Indiana to Des Plaines by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Des Plaines is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Des Plaines is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Washington & Canal via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Indiana and Des Plaines is 203 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Des Plaines without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Indiana to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Indiana to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Des Plaines is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 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
- $50–120
- 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
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Des Plaines is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 11:24 PM in Indiana and 10:24 PM in Des Plaines.
Indiana to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Des Plaines is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Indiana to Des Plaines.
There are 379+ hotels available in Des Plaines.





