There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to O'Hare by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), subway, train, 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 31m$32–60Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 10m$31–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 54m$66–134Drive 193.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to O'Harecar 193.7 mi
3h 32m$36–52Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
3h 16m$424–1,307Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway
4h 11m$51–332Train 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
4h 43m$56–265Bus 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
4h 47m$69–301
Indianapolis to O'Hare by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to O'Hare is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to O'Hare is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $420 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to O'Hare station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Cumberland via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Indianapolis and O'Hare is 201 miles. The road distance is 194.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to O'Hare without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Indianapolis to O'Hare, including transfers.
Indianapolis to O'Hare bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to O'Hare is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 5h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $1,400 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m. 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
- $40–280
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
- $40–280
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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- 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
- $29–50
- 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 O'Hare bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
O'Hare is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 4:36 PM in Indianapolis and 3:36 PM in O'Hare.
Indianapolis to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to O'Hare is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Indianapolis to O'Hare.
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