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How to get fromSan Jose to Indianaby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Indiana by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 56m
    $152–668

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    8h 21m
    $106–385

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $436–712

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2d 12h
    $1,427–2,312

  5. Drive  2,271.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Indianapoliscar car 2,271.7 mi
    35h 38m
    $389–561

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 22m
    $112–458

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    7h 31m
    $178–492

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 47m
    $149–627

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    8h 1m
    $156–445

San Jose to Indiana by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$436Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,876.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Indiana, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Indianapolis via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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