There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
2h 1m$427–1,295Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 40m$31–57Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus Route 1
5h 3m$86–116Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 20m$60–130Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Chicago Loop184.1 mi
3h 26mDrive 184.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loopcar 184.1 mi
3h 26m$34–49Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wellssubway
1h 44m$48–323Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
5h 16m
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop is to fly and subway which takes 1h 44m and costs $45 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at ORD Airport via Pmu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop 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 Loop is 196 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus via Lafayette which takes 5h 3m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Indianapolis Airport station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $420 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Lafayette, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 5h 3m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to Clark/Lake via Pmu, ORD Airport, International Parking Lot D, Terminal 2, and O'Hare in around 5h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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
- $45–320
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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
Bus from Pmu to ORD Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Chicago Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Purdue Memorial Union station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 9:39 AM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 8:39 AM in Chicago Loop.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop.
There are 1207+ hotels available in Chicago Loop.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Chicago Loop. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.