There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Wauconda by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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 Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Fox River Grovetrain Up-Nw
5h 39m$69–95Drive 218.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Waucondacar 218.5 mi
4h 6m$38–54Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain Md-N
7h 20m$143–213Fly 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 Irving Park to Fox River Grovetrain
5h 27m$536–899Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 7m$64–91Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Fox River Grovetrain
5h 43m$86–439
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Wauconda is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Wauconda is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Wauconda. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Hawthorn Mall via Jefferson & Harrison, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B and Golf Mill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Wauconda. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Grayslake via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Wauconda is 232 miles. The road distance is 219.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Wauconda without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Indianapolis to Wauconda, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Wauconda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Wauconda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Wauconda is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Wauconda, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Wauconda via Chicago Union Station and Grayslake in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Fox River Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Fox River Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Fox River Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Wauconda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Wauconda is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 1:43 AM in Indianapolis and 12:43 AM in Wauconda.
Indianapolis to Wauconda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Wauconda is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Indianapolis to Wauconda.
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