There are 6 ways to get from Wheeling to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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 Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
5h 45m$35–56Train
- Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 49m$105–176Drive 203.6 mi
- Drive from Wheeling to Indianapoliscar 203.6 mi
3h 47m$36–52Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Wheeling to O'Hare Transfertrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
3h 46m$506–856Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 56m$38–55Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
5h 1m$84–613
Wheeling to Indianapolis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wheeling to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Wheeling to Indianapolis is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $500 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Wheeling to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Ave & Dundee Rd and arriving at Indianapolis via Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Madison & Canal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Wheeling to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Wheeling and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Wheeling and Indianapolis is 212 miles. The road distance is 204.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wheeling to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Wheeling to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Wheeling to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Wheeling to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wheeling station.
The best way to get from Wheeling to Indianapolis is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Wheeling, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Wheeling to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis every 4 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 Wheeling to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheeling to O'Hare Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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 LaSalle/Van Buren to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Wheeling to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Wheeling. It is currently 8:13 AM in Wheeling and 9:13 AM in Indianapolis.
Wheeling to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheeling to Indianapolis is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Wheeling to Indianapolis.
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