There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 35m$35–50Drive 179.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagocar 179.9 mi
3h 12m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h$100–170Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
3h 26m$392–868Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
3h 1m$57–378Train 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 23m$74–290Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Fort Waynebus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
5h 31m$69–311
Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago is to bus which costs $35 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $55 - $380.
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 Union Station and Chicago is 185 miles. The road distance is 181 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $50.
The bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $390 - $900 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Union Station, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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
- $35–280
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- 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 Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Indianapolis Union Station. It is currently 9:00 PM in Indianapolis Union Station and 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago.
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