There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 1m$36–55Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 6m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 29m$56–126Drive 195.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Glen Ellyncar 195.2 mi
3h 44m$36–52Fly 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 Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain
5h 15m$388–913Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain
5h 1m$53–363
Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Washington & Canal via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Glen Ellyn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Glen Ellyn is 209 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Glen Ellyn, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–120 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
- $35–280
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
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Glen Ellyn is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 12:06 PM in Indianapolis and 11:06 AM in Glen Ellyn.
Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Indianapolis to Glen Ellyn.
There are 401+ hotels available in Glen Ellyn.





