There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
5h 1m$33–59Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 11m$32–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 21m$69–133Drive 202.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Northbrookcar 202.2 mi
3h 42m$37–54Fly 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 Edgebrook to Northbrooktrain
4h 50m$430–1,315Fly 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 Union Station to Northbrooktrain
4h 59m$53–333Train 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
6h 16m$62–273Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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
6h 21m$75–309
Indianapolis to Northbrook by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Northbrook station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Northbrook via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Northbrook is 207 miles. The road distance is 203.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Northbrook bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. 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
- $35–280
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
- $35–280
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
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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Edgebrook to Northbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- 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
- $28–50
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Northbrook bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Northbrook is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:25 AM in Indianapolis and 1:25 AM in Northbrook.
Indianapolis to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Northbrook is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Indianapolis to Northbrook.
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