There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, taxi, or bus
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Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
3h 38m$482–1,382Bus, line 301 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Forest Park CTA Station to Wheaton Metrabus 301
7h 50m$37–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 45m$96–168Drive 201.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Carol Streamcar 201.1 mi
3h 51m$37–53Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to College Avetrain
- Take the taxi from College Ave to Carol Streamtaxi
5h 18m$67–350Train 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 4m$114–340Bus 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 9m$127–376
Indianapolis to Carol Stream by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $480 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail via Harrison & Jefferson, Forest Park CTA Station and Wheaton Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Roselle via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Carol Stream is 215 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Carol Stream train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $480 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 6h 45m, you could also bus and line 301 bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. 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 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
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
- $35–280
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 Chicago OTC to College Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Forest Park CTA Station to Wheaton Metra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $14–17
303 Taxi Naperville
- Phone
- +1 630-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Naerville Dupage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 630-961-3232
- Website
- napervilledupagetaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Carol Stream is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 8:11 PM in Indianapolis and 7:11 PM in Carol Stream.
Indianapolis to Carol Stream train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Carol Stream is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Indianapolis to Carol Stream.
There are 314+ hotels available in Carol Stream.