The average bus between Indianapolis and Chicago Loop takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Indianapolis to Chicago Loop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Indianapolis and Chicago Loop. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Indianapolis is at 10:50 AM which arrives into Chicago Loop at 2:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Indianapolis to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Indianapolis and Chicago Loop is 266 km. The road distance is 290 km.
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.