There are 6 ways to get from Lombard to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, 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 Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 4m$35–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
6h 48m$34–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 47m$57–128Drive 193.3 mi
- Drive from Lombard to Indianapoliscar 193.3 mi
3h 35m$36–51Train, line 90 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lombard to Oak Parktrain
- Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 45m$431–915Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 48m$73–512
Lombard to Indianapolis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lombard to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Lombard to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lombard to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Westmore-Meyers/Washington and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Lombard to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Lombard and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Lombard and Indianapolis is 202 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lombard to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lombard to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Lombard to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Lombard to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lombard to Indianapolis is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Lombard, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Lombard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Lombard to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Lombard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Lombard to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Lombard. It is currently 4:44 AM in Lombard and 5:44 AM in Indianapolis.
Lombard to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lombard to Indianapolis is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Lombard to Indianapolis.
There are 874+ hotels available in Indianapolis.




