There are 6 ways to get from Wilmette to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 51m$36–63Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 35m$32–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 34m$67–138Drive 194.8 mi
- Drive from Wilmette to Indianapoliscar 194.8 mi
3h 35m$36–52Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Wilmette to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 43m$429–1,313Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Wilmette to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 40m$73–502
Wilmette to Indianapolis by train and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmette to Indianapolis is to bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmette to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmette to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Wilmette to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Wilmette and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Wilmette and Indianapolis is 196 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmette to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Wilmette to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Wilmette to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Wilmette to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Wilmette to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Wilmette to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Wilmette to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Wilmette to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Wilmette. It is currently 9:59 PM in Wilmette and 10:59 PM in Indianapolis.
Wilmette to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmette to Indianapolis is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Wilmette to Indianapolis.
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