There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Frankfort by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Pace Harvey TC Bay B (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
5h 22m$52–75Drive 166.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Frankfortcar 166.4 mi
3h 8m$31–44Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain Ri
6h 47m$81–152Fly 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 LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain
5h 30m$441–1,129Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
5h 46m$46–74Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain
5h 5m$66–359
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Frankfort is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Frankfort is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Frankfort. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at 18624 W Creek Dr via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J and Pace Harvey TC Bay K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Frankfort. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Mokena via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Frankfort is 207 miles. The road distance is 167.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Frankfort without a car is to bus via Pace Harvey TC Bay B which takes 5h 22m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Indianapolis to Frankfort, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Frankfort bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Frankfort train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Frankfort is to bus via Pace Harvey TC Bay B which takes 5h 22m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Frankfort, Will County, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Frankfort via Chicago Union Station, Union Station Transit Center, Jackson & Franklin, LaSalle Street, and Mokena in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Mokena
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Mokena
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Mokena
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- 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
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Frankfort bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Frankfort is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 8:42 PM in Indianapolis and 7:42 PM in Frankfort.
Indianapolis to Frankfort train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Frankfort is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Indianapolis to Frankfort.
There are 75+ hotels available in Frankfort.