There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Indiana by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
4h 59m$38–100Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
6h 29m$30–75Drive 191.4 mi
- Drive from Evanston to Indianapolis191.4 mi
3h 28m$35–51Subway, fly to South Bend
- Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lake
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)ORD - SBN
3h 35m$58–337Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to IndianapolisFlixBus N2640 / ...
6h$37–102Subway, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lake
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)ORD - LAF
4h 20m$36–262
Evanston to Indiana by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Indiana is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Indiana is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Indianapolis via Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Evanston and Indiana is 194 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Evanston to Indiana, including transfers.
Evanston to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Evanston to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Indiana is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Evanston, 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. 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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Main to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 (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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More Questions & Answers
Evanston to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 12:53 PM in Evanston and 1:53 PM in Indiana.
Evanston to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Indiana is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Evanston to Indiana.
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