There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Skokie by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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, subway
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
- Take the subway from 95th to Howardsubway Red Line
5h 23m$32–52Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 25m$30–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 33m$58–123Drive 193.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Skokiecar 193.1 mi
3h 30m$36–51Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
3h 44m$427–910Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Howardsubway
4h 26m$51–352Bus 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 21m$72–314Train 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 21m$55–282
Indianapolis to Skokie by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Skokie is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Skokie is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Skokie. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Oakton & Crawford via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Skokie. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Howard via Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Skokie is 209 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Skokie without a car is to bus and subway which takes 5h 23m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Indianapolis to Skokie, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Skokie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Skokie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Skokie is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $420 - $950 and takes 3h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Skokie, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.
- 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 Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from 95th to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Skokie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Skokie is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 6:15 AM in Indianapolis and 5:15 AM in Skokie.
Indianapolis to Skokie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Skokie is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Indianapolis to Skokie.
There are 1232+ hotels available in Skokie.