There are 6 ways to get from Wilmette to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 / ...
5h 55m$30–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 34m$57–128Drive 194.8 mi
- Drive from Wilmette to Indianapoliscar 194.8 mi
3h 36m$36–52Train, 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 35m$73–512Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 35m$30–48Train 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 44m$429–913
Wilmette to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wilmette to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmette to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmette to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Central Street & Lawndale and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
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 218 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 5h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 5h 55m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 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 $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Wilmette to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Wilmette. It is currently 11:25 AM in Wilmette and 12:25 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 36m to drive from Wilmette to Indianapolis.
There are 874+ hotels available in Indianapolis.





