There are 6 ways to get from Northwestern University to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 12m$34–63Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 28m$32–52Train (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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 47m$426–1,312Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 37m$72–502
Northwestern University to Indianapolis by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Indianapolis is to bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis is 197 miles. The road distance is 193.4 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Northwestern University to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Northwestern University to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
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
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
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Northwestern University. It is currently 9:59 PM in Northwestern University and 10:59 PM in Indianapolis.
Northwestern University to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Indianapolis is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Northwestern University to Indianapolis.
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