There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 11m$34–56Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 24m$33–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 32m$68–136Drive 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 to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
3h 49m$426–1,310Fly 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 to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
4h 49m$53–335Train 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 16m$57–268Bus 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 20m$71–310
Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates by bus, foot, and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $55.
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 Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Rosemont via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Hoffman Estates is 213 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 11m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 11m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 32m.
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 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 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
- $40–280
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- 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
- $30–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemont
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Hoffman Estates is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 10:01 AM in Indianapolis and 9:01 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.
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