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How to get fromSanta Clara to Indianaby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Clara to Indiana by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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
    7h 11m
    $142–616

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

    cheapest
    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 42m
    $122–496

  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 7h
    $369–726

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak 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
    $825–1,761

  5. Drive 2,272.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Indianapoliscar car 2,272.2 mi
    35h 40m
    $415–599

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    7h 30m
    $307–772

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    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
    8h 1m
    $163–641

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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
    7h 58m
    $204–444

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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 25m
    $144–314

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SJC - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 6m
    $188–750

Santa Clara to Indiana by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,878.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and Indiana, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Indianapolis Union Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Indianapolis via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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