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There are 6 ways to get from Palatine to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 14m
    $38–59

  2. Drive  205.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatine to Indianapoliscar car 205.9 mi
    3h 50m
    $34–50

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    6h 57m
    $108–179

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    4h 19m
    $388–812

  5. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    5h 54m
    $37–54

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    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
    5h 2m
    $89–613

Palatine to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Palatine to Indianapolis via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 57m.

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