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How to get fromIndianapolis to Chesterby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Chester by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, line 37 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IND - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B to 3rd St & Madison Stbus bus
    4h 33m
    $155–855

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    19h 10m
    $109–200

  3. Bus via Reading (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Readingbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    18h 45m
    $125–205

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Wilmingtontrain train Cardinal
    21h 27m
    $273–548

  5. Drive 630.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Chestercar car 630.1 mi
    11h 3m
    $115–167

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Wilmingtontrain train
    6h 25m
    $423–1,707

Indianapolis to Chester by bus and train (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Chester, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Chester Transit Center via Reading, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Jefferson Station in around 18h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Wilmington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $270–550 and the journey takes 20h 15m.

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