There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to East Chicago by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
3h 5m$48–69Drive 156.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to East Chicagocar 156.9 mi
2h 45m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 20m$95–166Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
4h 39m$77–362Bus via East Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 50m$57–94Fly 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 Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
5h 6m$452–1,342
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to East Chicago is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to East Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to East Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to East Chicago. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at East Chicago via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Indianapolis and East Chicago is 163 miles. The road distance is 157.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to East Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Indianapolis to East Chicago, including transfers.
Indianapolis to East Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to East Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to East Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and East Chicago, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 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
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $29–45
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to East Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
East Chicago is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 4:27 PM in Indianapolis and 3:27 PM in East Chicago.
Indianapolis to East Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to East Chicago is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Indianapolis to East Chicago.
There are 131+ hotels available in East Chicago.