There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 55m$32–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 41m$62–135Drive 193 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Indianapoliscar 193 mi
3h 32m$36–51Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
3h 23m$424–1,307Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 29m$32–52Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Cumberland 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 21m$72–502
O'Hare to Indianapolis by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis is to bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $420 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between O'Hare and Indianapolis is 196 miles. The road distance is 194.1 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis, including transfers.
O'Hare to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
O'Hare to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $1,400 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m. 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 Cumberland to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- 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 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
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
- $29–55
- 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
O'Hare to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of O'Hare. It is currently 3:05 PM in O'Hare and 4:05 PM in Indianapolis.
O'Hare to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Indianapolis is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from O'Hare to Indianapolis.
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