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

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    3h 5m
    $46–64

  2. Drive  156.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to East Chicagocar car 156.9 mi
    2h 45m
    $29–42

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 15m
    $140–205

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

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train
    4h 59m
    $413–943

  5. Bus via East Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    3h 43m
    $58–79

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to East Chicagotrain train
    4h 36m
    $78–393

Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 2h 55m. 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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