There are 7 ways to get from Schaumburg to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642
6h 4m$36–58Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 47m$35–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 31m$107–181Drive 205.3 mi
- Drive from Schaumburg to Indianapoliscar 205.3 mi
3h 45m$36–51Line 600 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Cbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
3h 40m$506–860Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
6h 15m$37–61Line 600 bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Cbus
- Take the subway from Rosemont to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 44m$83–615
Schaumburg to Indianapolis by bus, subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Schaumburg to Indianapolis is to line 600 bus and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $500 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Schaumburg to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Harrison & Kedzie and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Schaumburg to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Rosemont and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Schaumburg and Indianapolis is 213 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Schaumburg to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Schaumburg to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Schaumburg to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Indianapolis is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Schaumburg, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Rosemont to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Schaumburg to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Schaumburg. It is currently 8:07 PM in Schaumburg and 9:07 PM in Indianapolis.
Schaumburg to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schaumburg to Indianapolis is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Schaumburg to Indianapolis.
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