There are 6 ways to get from Butler University to Chicago by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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 Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 41m$29–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 42m$62–132Drive 178 mi
- Drive from Butler University to Chicagocar 178 mi
3h 6m$33–47Line 28 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from 49th St & Sunset Ave to Ctc-Bbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
4h 41m$156–659Bus via Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
5h 46m$29–57Line 28 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from 49th St & Sunset Ave to Ctc-Bbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
4h 22m$51–359
Butler University to Chicago by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butler University to Chicago is to bus which costs $28 - $60 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Butler University to Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Butler University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Butler Way at Clowes Hall and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Butler University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Butler University and Chicago is 203 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.
The best way to get from Butler University to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Butler University to Chicago, including transfers.
Butler University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Butler University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Butler University to Chicago is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Butler University, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 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
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- indygo.net
Bus from 49th St & Sunset Ave to Ctc-B
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.indygo.net/
- Schedules at
- https://www.indygo.net/routes/
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
Bus from 49th St & Sunset Ave to Ctc-B
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.indygo.net/
- Schedules at
- https://www.indygo.net/routes/
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Butler University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Butler University. It is currently 9:07 PM in Butler University and 8:07 PM in Chicago.
Butler University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butler University to Chicago is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Butler University to Chicago.
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