There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Griffith by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Merrillville (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Merrillvillebus FlixBus N2642 / ...
3h 17m$52–73Drive 147.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Griffithcar 147.5 mi
2h 39m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Dyer Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 40m$112–166Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary/Chicago Airporttrain
- Take the taxi from Gary/Chicago Airport to Griffithtaxi
5h 10m$415–894Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 25m$60–85Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary/Chicago Airporttrain
- Take the taxi from Gary/Chicago Airport to Griffithtaxi
4h 44m$80–404
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Griffith is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Griffith is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Griffith. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Merrillville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Griffith station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Dyer Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Griffith is 154 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Griffith without a car is to bus via Merrillville which takes 3h 17m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Indianapolis to Griffith, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Griffith bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Griffith train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Griffith is to bus via Merrillville which takes 3h 17m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Griffith, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Merrillville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
- 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 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- 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 Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary/Chicago Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary/Chicago Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary/Chicago Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary/Chicago Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- 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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $29–45
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $23–28
Krazy Cab of NWI
- Phone
- +1 219-763-1675
- Website
- krazycab.com
Krazy Cab of NWI
- Phone
- +1 219-763-1675
- Website
- krazycab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Griffith bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Merrillville station.
Griffith is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 10:03 PM in Indianapolis and 9:03 PM in Griffith.
Indianapolis to Griffith train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dyer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Griffith is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Indianapolis to Griffith.
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