What is the cheapest way to get from Park Ridge to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Park Ridge to Indianapolis is to line 56 bus and bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Park Ridge to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Park Ridge to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Park Ridge and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Park Ridge to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Park Ridge and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Park Ridge to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Park Ridge and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Park Ridge to Indianapolis?

The distance between Park Ridge and Indianapolis is 198 miles. The road distance is 194.9 miles.

How do I travel from Park Ridge to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Park Ridge to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Park Ridge to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Park Ridge to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Park Ridge to Indianapolis bus from?

Park Ridge to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Park Ridge to Indianapolis train from?

Park Ridge to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Park Ridge to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Park Ridge to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Park Ridge to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Park Ridge to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.

What is the time difference between Park Ridge and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Park Ridge. It is currently 12:56 PM in Park Ridge and 1:56 PM in Indianapolis.

Where does the Park Ridge to Indianapolis train arrive?

Park Ridge to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.

Can I drive from Park Ridge to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Park Ridge to Indianapolis is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Park Ridge to Indianapolis.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 877+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Park Ridge to Indianapolis - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Park Ridge to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 27m
$34–53
Line 56 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 44m
$30–48
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 30m
$57–128
Drive 193.8 mi
1. Drive from Park Ridge to Indianapoliscar 193.8 mi
3h 31m
$36–52
Line 290 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Park Ridge Metra to Cumberland CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
3h 42m
$426–909
Train, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Park Ridge to Irving Parktrain
2. Take the subway from Irving Park-Blue to Clark/Lakesubway
3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 21m
$74–516

Park Ridge to Indianapolis by train and bus (Flixbus)

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196.8 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis 4 times a day. 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 $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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