There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, rideshare, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
2h 5m$427–1,050Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 35m$30–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus Indianapolis
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 58m$65–117Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Chicago183.2 mi
3h 24mDrive 183.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicagocar 183.2 mi
3h 24m$34–49Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
1h 41m$48–329Bus via Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
5h 40m$30–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 20m$70–148
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago is to bus which costs $29 - $60 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $45 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Chicago is 196 miles. The road distance is 184.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $420 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 5h 35m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 5:25 AM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 4:25 AM in Chicago.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago.
There are 1328+ hotels available in Chicago.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Chicago. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.