There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, rideshare, car, subway, bus (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 1m$388–808Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
5h 40m$32–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus Indianapolis
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h$95–147Airport 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$51–359Bus via Washington & Lasalle (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 47m$35–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 20m$110–183
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop is to fly and subway which takes 1h 44m and costs $50 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
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 which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $55.
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 Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union 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 $380 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 40m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 10:52 PM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 9:52 PM 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 1128+ 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.