There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Glendale Heights by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Indianapolis
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
3h 33m$472–1,167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
6h 20m$36–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 35m$72–141Drive 197.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Glendale Heightscar 197.7 mi
3h 45m$37–53Train to Purdue University Airport, fly
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
4h 59m$105–336Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
5h 4m$117–371Bus via North Riverside Park Mall (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 30m$39–60
Indianapolis to Glendale Heights by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Glendale Heights is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Glendale Heights is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $470 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Glendale Heights. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Glen Ellyn/Winthrop via Clinton & Quincy and Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Glendale Heights. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Glen Ellyn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Glendale Heights is 211 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Glendale Heights without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Indianapolis to Glendale Heights, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Glendale Heights bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Glendale Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Glendale Heights is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $470 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 20m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Glendale Heights, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Glendale Heights bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Glendale Heights is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:52 PM in Indianapolis and 1:52 PM in Glendale Heights.
Indianapolis to Glendale Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Glendale Heights is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Indianapolis to Glendale Heights.
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