There are 5 ways to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
2h 47m$167–458Drive 202.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carol Stream to Indianapoliscar 202.4 mi
3h 44m$37–54Train
- Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 11mLine 301 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Wheaton Metra to Forest Park CTA Stationbus 301
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
7h 13m$40–89Bus
- Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicagobus Waterloo
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
8h 39m$60–138
Carol Stream to Indianapolis by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $160 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Carol Stream to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Gary Ave & Arapahoe Trail and arriving at Indianapolis via Wheaton Metra, Naperville Amtrak and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Carol Stream and Indianapolis is 214 miles. The road distance is 203.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Carol Stream to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Naperville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $160 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 7h 11m, you could also line 301 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 13m.
Carol Stream to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Carol Stream. It is currently 1:00 PM in Carol Stream and 2:00 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carol Stream to Indianapolis via Winfield, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Winfield to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Wheaton Metra to Forest Park CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $1–2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $22–35
- Flexible Fares
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Carol Stream to Indianapolis is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Carol Stream to Indianapolis.
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