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How to get fromIndianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    3h 30m
    $29–60

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 9m
    $60–130

  3. Drive 180.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationcar car 180.1 mi
    3h 12m
    $33–48

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    4h 3m
    $424–1,307

  5. Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4h 49m
    $38–87

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3h 42m
    $49–327

  7. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    5h 29m
    $55–265

  8. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FWA - ORD
    5h 34m
    $69–307

Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station by bus

Calendar117Weekly Buses
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Chicago Bus Station, IL, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h.

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