There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 59m$29–45Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
4h 16m$27–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 12m$59–123Drive 179.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Chicagocar 179.6 mi
3h 11m$33–48Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
3h 49m$424–907Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
3h 23m$44–327Train 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 19m$54–292
Indianapolis to Lake Michigan by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Lake Michigan is 186 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $28 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $28 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 5h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $950 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–120 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
- $35–290
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
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
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Lake Michigan is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan.