There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Butler University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or subway
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Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
4h 26m$39–97Drive 177.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Butler University177.5 mi
3h 5m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
6h 15m$34–77Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 28 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)ORD - IND
- Take the bus from Ctc-P to Butler Way at Clowes Hall
5h 13m$106–389Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to IndianapolisFlixBus N2640 / ...
4h 57m$40–100Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 28 bus
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)MDW - IND
- Take the bus from Ctc-P to Butler Way at Clowes Hall
4h 45m$56–359
Chicago to Butler University by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Butler University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Butler University is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Butler University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Butler Way at Clowes Hall via Ctc-P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Chicago and Butler University is 194 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Butler University without a car is to bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) which takes 4h 26m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Chicago to Butler University, including transfers.
Chicago to Butler University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Butler University is to bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) which takes 4h 26m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 6h 15m.
Chicago to Butler University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Butler University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:15 AM in Chicago and 11:15 AM in Butler University.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Butler University, IN, 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. 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 Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- indygo.net
Bus from Ctc-P to Butler Way at Clowes Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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
- 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
- $35–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Butler University is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Chicago to Butler University.
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