There are 7 ways to get from Minooka to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, 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.
Train, bus via Bloomington
best- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
5h 27m$95–150Drive 182.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minooka to Indianapoliscar 182.6 mi
3h 40m$34–49Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 31m$97–182Taxi, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Minooka to Joliettaxi
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
5h 36m$476–969Bus
- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus 755
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 44m$84–113Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
8h 24m$73–135Taxi, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Minooka to Joliet Gateway Centertaxi
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 45m$121–616
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minooka to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Minooka to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Minooka to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Plainfield Park-n-Ride and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Minooka to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Minooka and Indianapolis is 273 miles. The road distance is 183.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minooka to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus via Bloomington which takes 5h 27m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Minooka to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Minooka to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Plainfield Park-n-Ride station.
Minooka to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Minooka to Indianapolis is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Minooka, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Minooka to Indianapolis via Joliet, LaSalle Street, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Minooka to Indianapolis via Plainfield Park-n-Ride, Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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Booking & Getting There
Minooka to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Minooka. It is currently 7:08 PM in Minooka and 8:08 PM in Indianapolis.
Minooka to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minooka to Indianapolis is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Minooka to Indianapolis.
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