What is the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $420 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between O'Hare and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between O'Hare and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Indianapolis via Clark/Lake and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from O'Hare to Indianapolis?

The distance between O'Hare and Indianapolis is 198 miles. The road distance is 194.1 miles.

How do I travel from O'Hare to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $29 - $50.

How long does it take to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Indianapolis bus from?

O'Hare to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Indianapolis train from?

O'Hare to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from O'Hare to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $950 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the O'Hare to Indianapolis bus arrive?

O'Hare to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.

What is the time difference between O'Hare and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of O'Hare. It is currently 2:39 PM in O'Hare and 3:39 PM in Indianapolis.

Where does the O'Hare to Indianapolis train arrive?

O'Hare to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.

Can I drive from O'Hare to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Indianapolis is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from O'Hare to Indianapolis.

How do I get a bus ticket from O'Hare to Indianapolis?

Book your O'Hare to Indianapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 880+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

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

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 35m
$29–48
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 44m
$48–125
Drive 193 mi
1. Drive from O'Hare to Indianapoliscar 193 mi
3h 32m
$36–51
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
3h 23m
$424–907
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Cumberland to Kedzie-Homansubway Blue Line
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 39m
$34–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642
5h 41m
$32–50
Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 17m
$72–562

O'Hare to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus)

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Distance: 196.5 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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