There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Brookfield by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4h 35m$31–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 55m$67–134Drive 183.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Brookfieldcar 183.7 mi
3h 29m$34–49Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maplebus
4h 32m$426–1,110Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 45m$33–55Fly 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 Union Station to Brookfieldtrain
4h 34m$52–342Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maplebus
5h 59m$58–279Bus 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 3m$71–314
Indianapolis to Brookfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Brookfield is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Brookfield is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Brookfield station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Brookfield. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Brookfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Brookfield is 198 miles. The road distance is 184.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Brookfield without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Indianapolis to Brookfield, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Brookfield bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Brookfield is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Brookfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Brookfield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- 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 to Brookfield bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Brookfield is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 3:13 AM in Indianapolis and 2:13 AM in Brookfield.
Indianapolis to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Brookfield is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Indianapolis to Brookfield.
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