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How to get fromNorth Chicago to Indianapolisby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from North Chicago to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 33m
    $38–59

  2. Train

    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 16m
    $108–179

  3. Drive  215.5 mi

    1. Drive from North Chicago to Indianapoliscar car 215.5 mi
    3h 59m
    $40–57

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

    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
    5h 20m
    $390–864

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    8h 1m
    $41–79

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

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    5h 16m
    $79–563

North Chicago to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from North Chicago to Indianapolis via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lewis Ave & Audrey Nixon Blvd to Indianapolis via 2253 N Belvidere Rd, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 1m.

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