There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
3h 5m$22–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
4h 54m$30–55Drive 179.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Indianapolis179.5 mi
3h 11m$33–48Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)ORD - IND
3h 55m$114–397Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)MDW - IND
3h 48m$54–377
Chicago Loop to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Indianapolis is to train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $22 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station station. Services depart every four 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 Loop and Indianapolis is 181 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $22 - $90.
The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chicago Loop to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $22 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $400 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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
- $30–55
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 1:15 AM in Chicago Loop and 2:15 AM in Indianapolis.
Chicago Loop to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Indianapolis is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Chicago Loop to Indianapolis.
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