There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Wood Dale by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
4h 59m$37–54Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 8m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 19m$112–172Drive 195.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Wood Dalecar 195.7 mi
3h 39m$36–52Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 331 bus, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Stationbus
- Take the train from River Grove to Wood Daletrain
4h 48m$388–865Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wood Daletrain
4h 57m$53–373Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
6h 20m$78–298
Indianapolis to Wood Dale by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Wood Dale is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Wood Dale is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Wood Dale station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Wood Dale. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Wood Dale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Wood Dale is 205 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Wood Dale without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Indianapolis to Wood Dale, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Wood Dale bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Wood Dale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Wood Dale is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Wood Dale, IL, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. 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
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- 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
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from River Grove to Wood Dale
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wood Dale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- 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 Wood Dale bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Wood Dale is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 1:10 AM in Indianapolis and 12:10 AM in Wood Dale.
Indianapolis to Wood Dale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Wood Dale is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Indianapolis to Wood Dale.
There are 232+ hotels available in Wood Dale.









