There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Wilmette by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 39m$40–56Drive 195.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Wilmettecar 195.4 mi
3h 35m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 7m$115–174Fly 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 Wilmettetrain
4h 39m$53–372Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 44m$36–50Fly 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 Clybourn to Wilmettetrain
4h 57m$388–862
Indianapolis to Wilmette by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Wilmette is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Wilmette is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Washington & Canal via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Wilmette via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Wilmette is 201 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Wilmette without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Indianapolis to Wilmette, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Wilmette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Wilmette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Wilmette is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Wilmette, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Wilmette
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Clybourn to Wilmette
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $1
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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Wilmette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Wilmette is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 3:25 PM in Indianapolis and 2:25 PM in Wilmette.
Indianapolis to Wilmette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Wilmette is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Indianapolis to Wilmette.
There are 1104+ hotels available in Wilmette.