There are 5 ways to get from Northwestern University to Indiana by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 14m$30–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 58m$52–125Drive 192.3 mi
- Drive from Northwestern University to Indianapoliscar 192.3 mi
3h 35m$36–51Fly, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 47m$60–383Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 27m$30–48
Northwestern University to Indiana by foot, subway, and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Indiana is to bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal which costs $29 - $50 and takes 6h 27m.
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 station to Indiana station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
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 58m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Indiana is 196 miles. The road distance is 193.4 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Northwestern University to Indiana, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Northwestern University to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Northwestern University. It is currently 4:33 PM in Northwestern University and 5:33 PM 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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