There are 6 ways to get from Zionsville to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
2h 15m$97–400Drive 167.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Zionsville to Chicagocar 167.7 mi
2h 55m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 25m$89–166Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
5h 48m$43–72Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
2h 38m$477–970Line 37 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Traders Point Shopping Center to Ctc-Rbus 37
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 52m$42–71
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zionsville to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Zionsville to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $95 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Zionsville to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Michigan Rd & 92nd St and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Zionsville to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Zionsville and Chicago is 196 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.
The best way to get from Zionsville to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Zionsville to Chicago, including transfers.
Zionsville to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Zionsville to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Zionsville to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $95 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 5h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Zionsville, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Zionsville to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Zionsville. It is currently 3:06 AM in Zionsville and 2:06 AM in Chicago.
Zionsville to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zionsville to Chicago is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Zionsville to Chicago.
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