There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lake Geneva by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
6h 42m$96–140Drive 250.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Lake Genevacar 250.4 mi
4h 47m$46–66Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
8h 2m$119–199Fly Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane IND - MKE
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus
7h 13m$520–1,016Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2511
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus Milwaukee
8h 12m$87–126Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
6h 35m$490–991Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain
- Take the taxi from Harvard to Lake Genevataxi
7h 4m$111–421Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
7h 55m$118–364
Indianapolis (IND) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Geneva is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Geneva is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Lake Geneva. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at East Troy Airport Park and Ride via Milwaukee, WI - Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Lake Geneva. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Fox Lake via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Lake Geneva is 258 miles. The road distance is 251.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 42m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Indianapolis to Lake Geneva, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Geneva is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lake Geneva, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Lake Geneva via Chicago Union Station and Fox Lake in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Lake Geneva via Milwaukee, WI - Airport and East Troy Airport Park and Ride in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Irving Park to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–9
Train from Chicago OTC to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $7–9
Train from Irving Park to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Lake Geneva is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:09 PM in Indianapolis and 1:09 PM in Lake Geneva.
Indianapolis to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Lake Geneva is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Indianapolis to Lake Geneva.
There are 143+ hotels available in Lake Geneva.



