There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), subway, 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 / ...
5h 10m$36–54Drive 204.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estatescar 204.7 mi
3h 49m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 52m$114–176Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 600 bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
3h 49m$506–860Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 19m$41–61Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, line 600 bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
4h 54m$58–405Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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
5h 24m$76–302Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Fort Waynebus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
5h 29m$71–314
Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates is to fly and line 600 bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $500 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Northwest Transportation Center via Jefferson & Harrison and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Rosemont via Racine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Hoffman Estates is 212 miles. The road distance is 205.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Hoffman Estates, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 2 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
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- 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
- $40–290
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemont
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Hoffman Estates is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 10:22 AM in Indianapolis and 9:22 AM in Hoffman Estates.
Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates.
There are 314+ hotels available in Hoffman Estates.