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How to get fromIndianapolis to Downtown Chicagoby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Downtown Chicago by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    3h 40m
    $29–50

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 9m
    $100–170

  3. Drive  180.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Downtown Chicagocar car 180.1 mi
    3h 12m
    $32–46

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the subway from Jefferson Park to Clinton-Bluesubway subway
    4h 3m
    $506–862

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    3h 49m
    $30–50

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3h 47m
    $54–397

Indianapolis to Downtown Chicago by bus

Calendar77Weekly Buses
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h.

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