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How to get fromO'Hare to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3h 18m
    $384–857

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    5h 35m
    $30–49

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    6h 44m
    $102–175

  4. Drive  193 mi

    1. Drive from O'Hare to Indianapoliscar car 193 mi
    3h 32m
    $36–51

  5. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    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
    4h 17m
    $76–562

  6. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Cumberland to Kedzie-Homansubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 39m
    $36–58

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Lakeshore / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2642
    5h 41m
    $34–55

O'Hare to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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