There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or subway
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 19m$36–56Bus via Cumberland (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 51m$33–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 52m$55–122Drive 204.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estatescar 204.7 mi
3h 49m$38–54Fly 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 44m$426–910Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
5h 28m$35–53Fly 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 49m$53–365Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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 21m$71–314Train 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 20m$51–272
Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates is to bus via Cumberland which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates is to fly and line 600 bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $420 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Hoffman Estates. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Plaza Dr & American Ln via Jefferson & Harrison and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
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 214 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 19m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union 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 19m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Hoffman Estates, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–45 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
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
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
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- 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
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Hoffman Estates is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 6:30 PM in Indianapolis and 5:30 PM 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 310+ hotels available in Hoffman Estates.





