There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lombard by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 58m$39–57Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 3m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 26m$115–175Drive 192.8 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Lombardcar 192.8 mi
3h 38m$36–51Fly 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 Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
5h 16m$388–863Fly 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 Lombardtrain
4h 58m$53–373
Indianapolis to Lombard by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Lombard is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Lombard is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Washington & Canal via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Lombard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Lombard is 206 miles. The road distance is 194 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lombard without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Indianapolis to Lombard, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Lombard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lombard is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Lombard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lombard is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 7:06 PM in Indianapolis and 6:06 PM in Lombard.
Indianapolis to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Lombard is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Indianapolis to Lombard.
There are 240+ hotels available in Lombard.