There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 35m$28–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 9m$60–130Drive 180.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Stationcar 180.4 mi
3h 12m$33–48Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
3h 37m$432–1,123Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 56m$30–50Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
3h 16m$57–353Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
5h 29m$57–276Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
5h 34m$69–311
Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Indianapolis, IN and Chicago Bus Station is 185 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $28 - $55.
The bus from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) to Chicago Bus Station takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 5h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $430 - $1,200 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Chicago Bus Station, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- 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 Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Bus Station is 1h behind Indianapolis, IN. It is currently 11:03 AM in Indianapolis, IN and 10:03 AM in Chicago Bus Station.
Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago Bus Station.
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