There are 7 ways to get from Shedd Aquarium to Indiana by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 39m$32–52Drive 177.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shedd Aquarium to Indianapoliscar 177.7 mi
3h 14m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 23m$102–175Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
3h 52m$80–607Train, bus
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642
4h 52m$32–49Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 19m$32–48Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 20m$44–248
Shedd Aquarium to Indiana by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shedd Aquarium to Indiana is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Shedd Aquarium to Indiana is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Shedd Aquarium to Indiana station. However, there are services departing from Congress Plaza & Michigan and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Shedd Aquarium to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Shedd Aquarium and Indiana is 184 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.
The best way to get from Shedd Aquarium to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Shedd Aquarium to Indiana, including transfers.
Shedd Aquarium to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Shedd Aquarium to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Shedd Aquarium to Indiana is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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 Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
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
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Shedd Aquarium to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Shedd Aquarium. It is currently 6:12 AM in Shedd Aquarium and 7:12 AM in Indiana.
Shedd Aquarium to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shedd Aquarium to Indiana is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Shedd Aquarium to Indiana.
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