There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to West Chicago by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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 Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain Up-W
5h 33m$38–66Drive 202.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to West Chicagocar 202.6 mi
3h 57m$37–54Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain Up-W
6h 47m$72–138Fly 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 Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain
5h 38m$429–1,314Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain Up-W
5h 40m$38–58Fly 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 West Chicagotrain
5h 19m$54–334
Indianapolis to West Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to West Chicago is to bus and train via Indianapolis which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to West Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to West Chicago. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at West Chicago via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Indianapolis and West Chicago is 217 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to West Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 33m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Indianapolis to West Chicago, including transfers.
Indianapolis to West Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
West Chicago is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 10:12 AM in Indianapolis and 9:12 AM in West Chicago.
Indianapolis to West Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to West Chicago is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Indianapolis to West Chicago.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and West Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to West Chicago via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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
- $45–320
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to West Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to West Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to West Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to West Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to West Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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