There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
5h 54m$34–51Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 41m$33–52Train
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 58m$50–126Drive 197.2 mi
- Drive from Naperville to Indianapoliscar 197.2 mi
3h 41m$36–52Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
5h 20m$429–913Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
5h 5m$74–563
Naperville to Indianapolis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Indianapolis via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Naperville and Indianapolis is 214 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Naperville to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Naperville to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Naperville to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Indianapolis is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Naperville to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 1:42 PM in Naperville and 2:42 PM in Indianapolis.
Naperville to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Indianapolis is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Naperville to Indianapolis.
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