There are 6 ways to get from South Barrington to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, 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 Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 24m$57–83Drive 210.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Barrington to Indianapoliscar 210.2 mi
3h 48m$36–52Train
- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 7m$127–203Taxi, line 605 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from South Barrington to Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-n-Ridetaxi
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
3h 53m$535–896Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h$64–93Taxi, line 605 bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from South Barrington to Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-n-Ridetaxi
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus
- 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 57m$112–651
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Barrington to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from South Barrington to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from South Barrington to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-n-Ride and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from South Barrington to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Palatine and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between South Barrington and Indianapolis is 214 miles. The road distance is 211.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Barrington to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from South Barrington to Indianapolis, including transfers.
South Barrington to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
South Barrington to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
The best way to get from South Barrington to Indianapolis is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between South Barrington, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from South Barrington to Indianapolis via Palatine, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- 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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $29–35
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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Booking & Getting There
South Barrington to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of South Barrington. It is currently 1:01 PM in South Barrington and 2:01 PM in Indianapolis.
South Barrington to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Barrington to Indianapolis is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from South Barrington to Indianapolis.
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