There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Oak Forest by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
4h 39m$31–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 21m$71–138Drive 166.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Oak Forestcar 166.4 mi
3h 7m$31–44Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
4h 5m$49–326Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
5h 4m$32–57Fly 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 LaSalle Street to Oak Foresttrain
5h 4m$428–1,313
Indianapolis to Oak Forest by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Oak Forest is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Oak Forest is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Oak Forest. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at 159th St & Laramie Ave via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J and Pace Harvey TC Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Oak Forest. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Oak Forest via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Oak Forest is 193 miles. The road distance is 167.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Oak Forest without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Indianapolis to Oak Forest, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Oak Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Oak Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Oak Forest is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 6h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $330 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Oak Forest, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m. 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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Oak Forest
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Oak Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Oak Forest is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 5:14 AM in Indianapolis and 4:14 AM in Oak Forest.
Indianapolis to Oak Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Oak Forest is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Indianapolis to Oak Forest.
There are 127+ hotels available in Oak Forest.