There are 6 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 9m$56–78Drive 212.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Zurich to Indianapoliscar 212.1 mi
4h$39–56Train
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 12m$128–203Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 31m$408–886Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 40m$108–145Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
5h 13m$99–587
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Zurich to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Lake Zurich to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Zurich to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Woodfield Mall and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Zurich to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Barrington and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Lake Zurich and Indianapolis is 222 miles. The road distance is 213.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Lake Zurich to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Lake Zurich to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Lake Zurich to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Barrington station.
The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Indianapolis is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Lake Zurich, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Indianapolis via Barrington, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Indianapolis Union Station via Woodfield Mall, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Zurich to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Lake Zurich. It is currently 11:36 PM in Lake Zurich and 12:36 AM in Indianapolis.
Lake Zurich to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Zurich to Indianapolis is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Lake Zurich to Indianapolis.
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