There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
3h 51m$30–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 12m$67–132Drive 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$424–1,307Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 59m$32–50Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
4h 16m$30–57Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
3h 23m$49–327Train 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 16m$56–265
Indianapolis to Lake Michigan by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $30 - $55 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 Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
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 188 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 3h 51m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 via Chicago which takes 3h 51m and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 5h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $1,400 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m. 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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago 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.