There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfieldtrain Md-N
5h 8m$30–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 28m$56–121Drive 204.9 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Deerfieldcar 204.9 mi
3h 45m$38–54Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Edgebrook to Deerfieldtrain
4h 56m$430–915Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 57m$33–56Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfieldtrain
5h 6m$48–343Train 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
6h 27m$58–288
Indianapolis to Deerfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield is to bus and train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Deerfield station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Deerfield. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Deerfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Deerfield is 210 miles. The road distance is 206.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 8m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Deerfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Deerfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Deerfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Edgebrook to Deerfield
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Deerfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Deerfield is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 10:32 PM in Indianapolis and 9:32 PM in Deerfield.
Indianapolis to Deerfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Deerfield is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Indianapolis to Deerfield.
There are 309+ hotels available in Deerfield.



