There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Palos Heights by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Bus via Midway CTA Station (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
6h 11m$35–54Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 24m$31–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 40m$54–117Drive 172.5 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Palos Heightscar 172.5 mi
3h 14m$32–46Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
4h 7m$49–345Fly 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 Chicago Union Station to Worthtrain
6h 12m$429–916
Indianapolis to Palos Heights by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Palos Heights is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Palos Heights is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Harlem Ave & 123rd St via 47th Red Line Station and Midway CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Palos Heights via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Palos Heights is 213 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Palos Heights without a car is to bus via Midway CTA Station which takes 6h 11m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Indianapolis to Palos Heights, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Palos Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Palos Heights is to bus via Midway CTA Station which takes 6h 11m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $350 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Palos Heights, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Palos Heights is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 11:16 PM in Indianapolis and 10:16 PM in Palos Heights.
Indianapolis to Palos Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Palos Heights is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Indianapolis to Palos Heights.
There are 216+ hotels available in Palos Heights.