There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to South Shore by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (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 (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
3h 32m$30–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 25m$65–132Drive 170.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to South Shorecar 170.4 mi
3h$32–45Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Washington & State to Jeffery & 71st Streetbus
4h 20m$427–1,110Bus via Washington & Jefferson (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 26m$31–55Bus via Washington & Jefferson #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 28m$32–51Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the bus from 1100 S Columbus to Jeffery & 71st Streetbus
3h 52m$52–340
Indianapolis to South Shore by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to South Shore is to bus via Washington & Jefferson which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to South Shore is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to South Shore. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to South Shore station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Indianapolis and South Shore is 180 miles. The road distance is 171.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to South Shore without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Indianapolis to South Shore, including transfers.
Indianapolis to South Shore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to South Shore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to South Shore is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and South Shore, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Washington & State to Jeffery & 71st Street
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 1100 S Columbus to Jeffery & 71st Street
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to South Shore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
South Shore is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 8:10 PM in Indianapolis and 7:10 PM in South Shore.
Indianapolis to South Shore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to South Shore is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Indianapolis to South Shore.
There are 1193+ hotels available in South Shore.