There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Northwestern University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train
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 59m$36–55Drive 193 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Northwestern Universitycar 193 mi
3h 34m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 20m$110–170Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway
4h 43m$56–402Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 29m$36–49Fly 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 Clybourn to Evanstontrain
5h 10m$508–862
Indianapolis to Northwestern University by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Northwestern University is to bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal which costs $35 - $50 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Northwestern University is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Northwestern University station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Foster via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Northwestern University is 200 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Northwestern University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Indianapolis to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Northwestern University is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Northwestern University, 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 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
- 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $1
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
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 7:50 PM in Indianapolis and 6:50 PM in Northwestern University.
Indianapolis to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Northwestern University is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Indianapolis to Northwestern University.
There are 1305+ hotels available in Northwestern University.