The train between Indianapolis and Chicago takes 5h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Indianapolis to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Indianapolis and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Indianapolis is at 6:00 AM which arrives into Chicago at 10:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart 3 times a week, and operate 3 times a week. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Indianapolis to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Indianapolis and Chicago is 264.9 km. The road distance is 315 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 5h.