There are 6 ways to get from Indiana to Shedd Aquarium by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
4h 12m$33–46Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 24m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 39m$110–170Drive 178.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Shedd Aquariumcar 178.2 mi
3h 14m$33–47Fly
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
3h 38m$54–377Bus via State & 95th Street (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
5h 8m$35–50
Indiana to Shedd Aquarium by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Shedd Aquarium is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Shedd Aquarium is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Harold Washington Library via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Indiana and Shedd Aquarium is 186 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Shedd Aquarium without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Indiana to Shedd Aquarium, including transfers.
Indiana to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Shedd Aquarium is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $380 and takes 3h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Shedd Aquarium is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 2:38 PM in Indiana and 1:38 PM in Shedd Aquarium.
Indiana to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Shedd Aquarium is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Indiana to Shedd Aquarium.
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