There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Indiana University by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
5h 44m$35–80Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus FlixBus 2515
6h 20m$33–98Train, bus via Indianapolis
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus Indianapolis
7h 8m$52–94Drive 220.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Indiana Universitycar 220.7 mi
4h 12m$41–59Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union
5h 44m$126–415Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union
5h 25m$80–435
Chicago to Indiana University by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Indiana University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Indiana University is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Bloomington. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Chicago and Indiana University is 238 miles. The road distance is 222 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Indiana University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $35 - $80.
The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chicago to Indiana University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Indiana University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bloomington station.
Indiana University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:49 AM in Chicago and 5:49 AM in Indiana University.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Indiana University is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Chicago to Indiana University.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Indiana University, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $25–90
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
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