There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Arlington Heights by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 15m$36–64Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 24m$71–137Drive 203.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Arlington Heightscar 203.4 mi
3h 44m$38–54Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain
4h 42m$428–1,312Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 18m$37–58Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain
4h 56m$53–333Train 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
6h 8m$60–270Bus 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
6h 12m$73–306
Indianapolis to Arlington Heights by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Arlington Heights is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Arlington Heights is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Washington & Canal via 900 W Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Arlington Heights via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Arlington Heights is 210 miles. The road distance is 204.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Arlington Heights without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Indianapolis to Arlington Heights, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Arlington Heights is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. 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
- $28–210
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- 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
- $30–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Irving Park to Arlington Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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
- $29–60
- 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
- $29–50
- 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
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Arlington Heights is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 8:10 PM in Indianapolis and 7:10 PM in Arlington Heights.
Indianapolis to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Arlington Heights is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Indianapolis to Arlington Heights.
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