There are 5 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Indiana by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
3h 5m$22–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
5h 3m$30–75Drive 179.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis179.2 mi
3h 9m$33–48Fly to South Bend
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)ORD - SBN
3h 9m$56–332Fly to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)ORD - LAF
3h 54m$34–257
Chicago, IL to Indiana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Indiana is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago, IL to Indiana is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $22 - $95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Indianapolis. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Chicago, IL and Indiana is 181 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $22 - $95.
The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Chicago, IL to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago, IL to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Indiana is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $22 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $340 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $22–90
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago, IL to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Chicago, IL. It is currently 6:17 AM in Chicago, IL and 7:17 AM in Indiana.
Chicago, IL to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago, IL to Indiana is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Chicago, IL to Indiana.
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