There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train
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 Nashville
3h 40m$30–50Bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 49m$28–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h$100–170Drive 180.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationcar 180.1 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 Quincysubway
3h 37m$49–367Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 5m$384–857Train 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 37m$73–290
Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $28 - $50 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 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 Union Station is 186 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
The bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $380 - $900 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 $100–170 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 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 3:32 AM in Indianapolis and 2:32 AM in Chicago Union Station.
Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station.
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