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How to get fromIndianapolis to Saint Charlesby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Saint Charles by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    5h 51m
    $49–73

  2. Drive 208.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Saint Charlescar car 208.1 mi
    4h 5m
    $38–55

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    6h 57m
    $82–154

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 52m
    $456–1,156

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    6h 5m
    $48–77

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    6h 54m
    $65–107

  7. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    5h 29m
    $66–359

  8. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 18m
    $88–324

  9. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FWA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 22m
    $101–360

Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Indianapolis to Saint Charles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Saint Charles, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Indianapolis to Saint Charles via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Geneva in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Saint Charles via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 in around 6h 54m.

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