There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to McCormick Place by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- 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$35–49Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
5h 18m$30–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 13m$113–175Drive 178.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to McCormick Placecar 178.7 mi
3h 9m$33–48Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
4h 23m$52–371Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
5h 13m$34–49Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 55m$387–861
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to McCormick Place is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to McCormick Place is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to McCormick Place. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at McCormick Place via State & 95th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
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 188 miles. The road distance is 179.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to McCormick Place without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 52m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Indianapolis to McCormick Place, including transfers.
Indianapolis to McCormick Place bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union 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 train which takes 6h 13m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $380 and takes 4h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and McCormick Place, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily.
- 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 28m
- 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
- 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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- 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
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to McCormick Place bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
McCormick Place is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 9:48 PM in Indianapolis and 8:48 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 1308+ hotels available in McCormick Place.