There are 6 ways to get from Oak Forest to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train
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 to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
5h 10m$34–62Bus via Pace Harvey TC Bay A (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
5h 29m$30–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 49m$67–138Drive 166.9 mi
- Drive from Oak Forest to Indianapoliscar 166.9 mi
3h 1m$31–44Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 10m$69–495Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Oak Forest to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 46m$428–1,312
Oak Forest to Indianapolis by train and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oak Forest to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Oak Forest to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Oak Forest to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Vincennes & 104th Street and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Oak Forest to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Oak Forest and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Oak Forest and Indianapolis is 184 miles. The road distance is 167.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oak Forest to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Oak Forest to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Oak Forest to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
Oak Forest to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Oak Forest to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $500 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Oak Forest, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m. 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Oak Forest to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Oak Forest to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Oak Forest. It is currently 12:43 AM in Oak Forest and 1:43 AM in Indianapolis.
Oak Forest to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oak Forest to Indianapolis is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Oak Forest to Indianapolis.
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