There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Wanatah by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
3h 56m$91–124Drive 130.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Wanatahcar 130.2 mi
2h 43m$24–35Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Lakeshore / ...
7h 7m$180–261Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
- Take the taxi from Dune Park to Wanatahtaxi
5h 48m$424–948Bus via Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 11m$96–133Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Dune Parktrain
- Take the taxi from Dune Park to Wanatahtaxi
5h 24m$123–468
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Wanatah is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Wanatah is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Wanatah station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Wanatah. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Dune Park via LaSalle/Van Buren and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Wanatah is 193 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Wanatah without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Indianapolis to Wanatah, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Wanatah bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Wanatah train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Wanatah is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $270 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Wanatah, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Wanatah via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- 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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $29–45
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
Krazy Cab of NWI
- Phone
- +1 219-763-1675
- Website
- krazycab.com
Krazy Cab of NWI
- Phone
- +1 219-763-1675
- Website
- krazycab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Wanatah bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Wanatah is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 8:36 AM in Indianapolis and 7:36 AM in Wanatah.
Indianapolis to Wanatah train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Wanatah is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Indianapolis to Wanatah.
There are 25+ hotels available in Wanatah.







