There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
4h 20m$32–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4h 30m$31–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 50m$67–132Drive 178.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Shedd Aquariumcar 178.2 mi
3h 14m$33–47Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
3h 38m$49–337Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 37m$33–53Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 20m$424–1,107Train 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 46m$56–276Bus 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 51m$69–311
Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Solidarity Drive & Aquarium via Clinton & Quincy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Shedd Aquarium is 186 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $340 and takes 3h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
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
- $60–130
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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 Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Shedd Aquarium is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 8:10 AM in Indianapolis and 7:10 AM in Shedd Aquarium.
Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Indianapolis to Shedd Aquarium.
There are 1331+ hotels available in Shedd Aquarium.