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How to get fromWest Chicago to Indianapolisby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 24m
    $38–59

  2. Drive  203.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chicago to Indianapoliscar car 203.6 mi
    3h 51m
    $36–52

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    7h 7m
    $108–179

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    5h 23m
    $509–863

  5. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    6h 4m
    $37–54

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    5h 12m
    $84–613

West Chicago to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from West Chicago to Indianapolis via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 7m.

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