There are 6 ways to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, 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 (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
5h 12m$37–57Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 6m$32–62Drive 178.5 mi
- Drive from Butler University to Chicago Union Stationcar 178.5 mi
3h 7m$33–48Line 28 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from 49th St & Sunset Ave to Ctc-Bbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Quincysubway
4h 26m$51–369Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
5h 46m$37–67Line 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 54m$116–379
Butler University to Chicago Union Station by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Butler University to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from 46th St & Cornelius Ave and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Butler University and Chicago Union Station is 203 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.
The best way to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station without a car is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
Butler University to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Butler University to Chicago Union Station is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 6m.
Butler University to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station is 1h behind Butler University. It is currently 10:33 AM in Butler University and 9:33 AM in Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Butler University, IN, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Quincy
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Butler University to Chicago Union Station is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Butler University to Chicago Union Station.
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