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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    5h
    $35–62

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 15m
    $71–137

  3. Drive 190.2 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Elmhurstcar car 190.2 mi
    3h 33m
    $35–51

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 332 bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to York/Second/Palmerbus bus
    4h 52m
    $424–1,105

  5. Bus via Lake St & Austin Blvd (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    6h 15m
    $35–57

  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 Chicago OTC to Elmhursttrain train
    4h 47m
    $53–342

Indianapolis to Elmhurst by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h.

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