There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to University of Chicago by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
4h 19m$30–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 9m$66–133Drive 173.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to University of Chicagocar 173.1 mi
3h 3m$32–46Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
3h 54m$50–335Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
4h 44m$30–53Bus via Gary (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
4h 50m$30–46Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 55th - 56th - 57th St.train
4h 41m$427–1,112
Indianapolis to University of Chicago by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to University of Chicago is to bus via Indianapolis Union Station which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to University of Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to University of Chicago. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Cottage Grove & 58th Street via 95th Red Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to University of Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Indianapolis and University of Chicago is 184 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to University of Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Indianapolis to University of Chicago, including transfers.
Indianapolis to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to University of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to University of Chicago is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $340 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and University of Chicago, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–45 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
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Van Buren St. to 55th - 56th - 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Indianapolis to University of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to University of Chicago is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Indianapolis to University of Chicago.
There are 1080+ hotels available in University of Chicago.