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How to get fromIndianapolis to O'Hareby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to O'Hare by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Bus via Washington & State (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    4h 28m
    $34–53

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    5h 10m
    $30–45

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 1m
    $53–121

  4. Drive  193.7 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to O'Harecar car 193.7 mi
    3h 32m
    $36–52

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3h 11m
    $424–907

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    4h 51m
    $33–50

  7. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway subway
    4h 12m
    $51–362

  8. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FWA - ORD
    4h 48m
    $69–311

  9. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    4h 47m
    $49–269

Indianapolis to O'Hare by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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 $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 5h.

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