There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
1h 30m$427–1,050Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
6h 32m$31–62Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
5h 4m$85–114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 14m$72–153Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to O'Hare197.3 mi
3h 46mDrive 197.3 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Harecar 197.3 mi
3h 46m$36–52Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway
2h 25m$50–334
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $420 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at Rosemont CTA Station via Purdue Memorial Union and O'Hare MMF Bay 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Cumberland via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and O'Hare is 182 miles. The road distance is 198.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare without a car is to bus via Lafayette which takes 5h 4m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Indianapolis Airport station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $420 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Lafayette, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 4m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and O'Hare, 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 Rosemont CTA Station via Purdue Memorial Union, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, and O'Hare MMF Bay 8 in around 5h 4m.
- 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
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Purdue Memorial Union station.
O'Hare is 1h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 6:29 PM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 5:29 PM in O'Hare.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to O'Hare.
There are 1323+ hotels available in O'Hare.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and O'Hare. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.