There are 7 ways to get from Saint Charles to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 36m$47–80Drive 209 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Charles to Indianapoliscar 209 mi
4h$39–56Train
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 20m$80–155Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 15m$462–1,153Train, bus via Indianapolis
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 16m$49–75Bus
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 12m$72–104Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
5h 26m$86–519
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Charles to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Indianapolis via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Charles to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Saint Charles and Indianapolis is 220 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Saint Charles to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Saint Charles to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.
Saint Charles to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Geneva station.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Indianapolis is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Saint Charles, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Indianapolis via Geneva, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Indianapolis via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Charles to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Saint Charles. It is currently 6:14 PM in Saint Charles and 7:14 PM in Indianapolis.
Saint Charles to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Charles to Indianapolis is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Saint Charles to Indianapolis.
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