There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Downers Grove by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 59m$38–56Drive 189 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Downers Grovecar 189 mi
3h 35m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 14m$112–172Fly 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 Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain
5h 18m$508–863Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 4m$33–49Fly 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 Downers Grovetrain
4h 57m$58–403
Indianapolis to Downers Grove by bus, foot, and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Downers Grove is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Downers Grove is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Downers Grove station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Downers Grove via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Downers Grove is 207 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Downers Grove without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Indianapolis to Downers Grove, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Downers Grove is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m. 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 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Downers Grove is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 12:48 PM in Indianapolis and 11:48 AM in Downers Grove.
Indianapolis to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Downers Grove is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Indianapolis to Downers Grove.
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