There are 4 ways to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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 49m$459–893Drive 202.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carol Stream to Indianapoliscar 202.3 mi
3h 46m$34–49Train
- Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 11m$126–202Line 301 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Wheaton Metra to Forest Park CTA Station - Bus Stop Bbus 301
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
8h 21m$37–57
Carol Stream to Indianapolis by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $450 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Carol Stream to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail and arriving at Indianapolis via Wheaton Metra, Harrison & Kedzie and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Carol Stream to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Winfield and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Carol Stream and Indianapolis is 213 miles. The road distance is 203.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Carol Stream to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Wheaton Metra station.
Carol Stream to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Winfield station.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $450 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 7h 11m, you could also line 301 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 21m.
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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carol Stream to Indianapolis via Winfield, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Winfield to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Wheaton Metra to Forest Park CTA Station - Bus Stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Carol Stream to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Forest Park CTA Station - Bus Stop B.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Carol Stream. It is currently 2:59 PM in Carol Stream and 3:59 PM in Indianapolis.
Carol Stream to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carol Stream to Indianapolis is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Carol Stream to Indianapolis.
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