There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Palos Heights by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 3m$34–52Drive 172.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Palos Heightscar 172.5 mi
3h 14m$30–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 45m$121–184Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
4h 12m$54–395Bus via Midway CTA Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
6h 11m$42–59Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 24m$33–51Fly 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 17m$509–866
Indianapolis to Palos Heights by bus, foot, and train (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Palos Heights is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Palos Heights is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Harlem Ave & 123rd St via Harlem Ave & 110th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
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 45m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Palos Heights is 205 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Palos Heights without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Indianapolis to Palos Heights, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis 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 which takes 6h 3m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $400 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Palos Heights, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m. 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Palos Heights is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:18 AM in Indianapolis and 1:18 AM 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 226+ hotels available in Palos Heights.