There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Itasca by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
5h 3m$33–59Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 12m$32–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 23m$69–133Drive 197.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Itascacar 197.7 mi
3h 44m$37–53Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 bus, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Stationbus
- Take the train from River Grove to Itascatrain
4h 53m$428–1,315Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Itascatrain
5h 1m$53–333Train 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
6h 20m$60–273
Indianapolis to Itasca by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Itasca is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Itasca is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Itasca station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Itasca. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Itasca via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Itasca is 207 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Itasca without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Indianapolis to Itasca, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Itasca bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Itasca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Itasca is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Itasca, IL, USA?
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. 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
- $35–280
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from River Grove to Itasca
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Chicago Union Station to Itasca
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- 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
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Itasca bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Itasca is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:06 AM in Indianapolis and 1:06 AM in Itasca.
Indianapolis to Itasca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Itasca is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Indianapolis to Itasca.
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