There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Park Ridge by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4h 58m$35–63Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 33m$32–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 12m$71–137Drive 194.3 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Park Ridgecar 194.3 mi
3h 30m$36–52Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 290 bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Courtland Ave & Prospect Avebus
3h 38m$425–1,310Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Park Ridgetrain
4h 44m$52–332Train 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
5h 4m$57–268Bus 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
5h 8m$70–304
Indianapolis to Park Ridge by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Park Ridge is to bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Park Ridge is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Park Ridge. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Washington & Canal via Clinton & Quincy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Park Ridge. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Park Ridge via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Park Ridge is 200 miles. The road distance is 195.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Park Ridge without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Indianapolis to Park Ridge, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Park Ridge bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Park Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Park Ridge is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Park Ridge, IL, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–130 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
- $35–280
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
- $35–280
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
- $65–130
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Park Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Courtland Ave & Prospect Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- 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
- $28–50
- 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 Park Ridge bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Park Ridge is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:04 AM in Indianapolis and 1:04 AM in Park Ridge.
Indianapolis to Park Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Park Ridge is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Indianapolis to Park Ridge.
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