There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, rideshare, car, 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.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Quincysubway
1h 51m$47–329Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
5h 40m$29–57Bus, 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 55m$65–117Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Chicago Union Station183.7 mi
3h 25mDrive 183.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Stationcar 183.7 mi
3h 25m$34–49Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
2h 18m$425–1,050Bus via Chicago Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 44m$29–57
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station is to bus via Chicago Bus Station which costs $28 - $60 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station is to fly and subway which takes 1h 51m and costs $45 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station 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.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Chicago Union Station is 175 miles. The road distance is 184.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $420 - $1,100 and takes 2h 18m.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station is 1h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 3:02 AM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 2:02 AM in Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- 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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Union Station.
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