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How to get fromNorth Chicago to Carmelby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from North Chicago to Carmel by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    7h 45m
    $108–189

  2. Drive 212.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from North Chicago to Carmelcar car 212.8 mi
    4h
    $39–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    9h 2m
    $86–213

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    5h 3m
    $498–1,202

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    10h 4m
    $64–122

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    5h
    $137–551

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between North Chicago, IL, USA and Carmel, IN, USA?

You can take a train from North Chicago to Carmel via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Indianapolis in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lewis Ave & Audrey Nixon Blvd to Carmel via 2253 N Belvidere Rd, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, 95th, Chicago, Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-J, and Keystone Crossing - 8702 N in around 9h 2m.

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