What is the cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Indianapolis is to train and bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Indianapolis via California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Waukegan and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Waukegan to Indianapolis?

The distance between Waukegan and Indianapolis is 218 miles. The road distance is 220.2 miles.

How do I travel from Waukegan to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Waukegan to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Waukegan to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Indianapolis bus from?

Waukegan to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Indianapolis train from?

Waukegan to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.

Train or bus from Waukegan to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Indianapolis is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Waukegan to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Waukegan to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Waukegan and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Waukegan. It is currently 3:34 PM in Waukegan and 4:34 PM in Indianapolis.

Where does the Waukegan to Indianapolis train arrive?

Waukegan to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Indianapolis is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Waukegan to Indianapolis.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 883+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Waukegan to Indianapolis - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Waukegan to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 36m
$37–55
Train
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 19m
$54–130
Drive 219 mi
1. Drive from Waukegan to Indianapoliscar 219 mi
4h 2m
$40–58
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
5h 19m
$80–564
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 54m
$39–77
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
5h 28m
$390–914

Waukegan to Indianapolis by train and bus

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Distance: 216.6 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Indianapolis via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Indianapolis via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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