There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Chicago OTC by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3h 45m$29–55Bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 52m$28–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 5m$65–130Drive 180.3 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Chicago OTCcar 180.3 mi
3h 12m$33–48Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wellssubway
3h 38m$49–327Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 2m$424–1,307Train 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 28m$56–265Bus 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 32m$69–301
Indianapolis to Chicago OTC by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago OTC is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $28 - $55 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago OTC is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Indianapolis and Chicago OTC is 186 miles. The road distance is 181.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago OTC without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $29 - $55.
The bus from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) to Chicago Union Station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Indianapolis to Chicago OTC bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Chicago OTC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago OTC is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $1,400 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Chicago OTC, 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 $65–130 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
- $65–130
- 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- 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
- $28–50
- 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 Chicago OTC bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago OTC is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 1:21 AM in Indianapolis and 12:21 AM in Chicago OTC.
Indianapolis to Chicago OTC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Chicago OTC is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Indianapolis to Chicago OTC.
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