There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Evanston by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
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 Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 49m$35–49Bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
- Take the subway from 95th to Howardsubway Red Line
4h 57m$34–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 55m$110–170Drive 192.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Evanstoncar 192.2 mi
3h 30m$36–51Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
4h 13m$56–382Fly 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 Clybourn to Evanstontrain
4h 49m$358–862
Indianapolis to Evanston by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Evanston is to bus which costs $35 - $50 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Evanston is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Jefferson & Harrison and Washington & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Evanston is 206 miles. The road distance is 193.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Indianapolis to Evanston, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Evanston is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Evanston, 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. 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
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Main
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from 95th to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Evanston is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 9:22 AM in Indianapolis and 8:22 AM in Evanston.
Indianapolis to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Evanston is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Indianapolis to Evanston.
There are 1218+ hotels available in Evanston.