There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to McCormick Place by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Congress Plaza & Michigan (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 50m$36–49Drive 178.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to McCormick Placecar 178.7 mi
3h 9m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 13m$112–174Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 55m$507–861Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
4h 52m$36–51Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 6m$37–53Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
4h 28m$57–401
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to McCormick Place is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to McCormick Place is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to McCormick Place. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at McCormick Place via Jefferson & Harrison and Michigan & Balbo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to McCormick Place. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at McCormick Place via LaSalle/Van Buren and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Indianapolis and McCormick Place is 190 miles. The road distance is 179.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to McCormick Place without a car is to bus via Congress Plaza & Michigan which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Indianapolis to McCormick Place, including transfers.
Indianapolis to McCormick Place bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to McCormick Place train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to McCormick Place is to bus via Congress Plaza & Michigan which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 6h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and McCormick Place, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m. 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 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to McCormick Place bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
McCormick Place is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 12:28 AM in Indianapolis and 11:28 PM in McCormick Place.
Indianapolis to McCormick Place train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to McCormick Place is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Indianapolis to McCormick Place.
There are 1309+ hotels available in McCormick Place.