There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lake Zurich by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain Up-Nw
5h 40m$56–89Drive 212.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Lake Zurichcar 212.7 mi
3h 59m$39–57Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain Up-Nw
6h 49m$91–162Fly 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 Barringtontrain
5h 10m$447–1,337Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 50m$58–87Fly 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 OTC to Barringtontrain
5h 21m$73–358Train 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 Barringtontrain
6h 36m$78–295Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain
6h 41m$92–331
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Zurich is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Lake Zurich. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Rand/975 Dundee via Chicago Bus Station, Rosemont CTA Station and Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Lake Zurich. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Barrington via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Lake Zurich is 224 miles. The road distance is 213.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Zurich without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 40m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Indianapolis to Lake Zurich, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Lake Zurich bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Lake Zurich train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Zurich is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lake Zurich, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Lake Zurich via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Barrington in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Irving Park to Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- +1 888-378-3823
- [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
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Lake Zurich bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lake Zurich is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 9:26 AM in Indianapolis and 8:26 AM in Lake Zurich.
Indianapolis to Lake Zurich train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Lake Zurich is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Indianapolis to Lake Zurich.
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