There are 5 ways to get from Northwestern University to Indiana by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Howard to 95thsubway Red Line
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
6h 2m$32–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 55m$66–138Drive 192.3 mi
- Drive from Northwestern University to Indianapoliscar 192.3 mi
3h 35m$36–51Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
3h 42m$70–418Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 28m$32–52
Northwestern University to Indiana by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Indiana is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Indiana is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Sheridan & Foster and arriving at Indianapolis via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Foster and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Indiana is 206 miles. The road distance is 193.4 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Indiana without a car is to subway and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Northwestern University to Indiana, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Northwestern University to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Indiana is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Howard to 95th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Foster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Northwestern University to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Northwestern University. It is currently 3:05 AM in Northwestern University and 4:05 AM in Indiana.
Northwestern University to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Indiana is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Northwestern University to Indiana.
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