There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 40m$25–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 16m$50–120Drive 179.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis (Station) to Chicagocar 179.1 mi
3h 9m$33–48Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 7m$424–907Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 51m$25–50Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
3h 43m$44–337
Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
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 (Station) and Chicago is 184 miles. The road distance is 180.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $25 - $45.
The bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $950 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis (Station), IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 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
- $35–290
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Indianapolis (Station). It is currently 12:35 AM in Indianapolis (Station) and 11:35 PM in Chicago.
Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Indianapolis (Station) to Chicago.
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