There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Peru by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Champaign (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
5h 22m$61–86Drive 229.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Perucar 229.9 mi
4h$42–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
7h 47m$198–296Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 330 bus, train, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Stationbus
- Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Mendota Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Perutaxi
6h 43m$466–980Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
8h 27m$76–108Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Perutaxi
6h 25m$139–497
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Peru is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Peru is to drive which takes 4h and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Peru. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Oglesby via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Peru station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Peru is 234 miles. The road distance is 231.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Peru without a car is to bus via Champaign which takes 5h 22m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Indianapolis to Peru, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Peru bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Peru is to bus via Champaign which takes 5h 22m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Peru, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Peru via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Oglesby in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Peru via Chicago Union Station and Mendota Station in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Grange Amtrak to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- 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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Peru bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Peru is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 6:48 PM in Indianapolis and 5:48 PM in Peru.
Indianapolis to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Peru is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Indianapolis to Peru.
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