What is the cheapest way to get from Indiana to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indiana to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Indiana to Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Indiana and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Indiana and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Indiana to Chicago?

The distance between Indiana and Chicago is 186 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.

How do I travel from Indiana to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Indiana to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $23 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Indiana to Chicago?

The bus from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) to Chicago Bus Station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Indiana to Chicago bus from?

Indiana to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.

Where do I catch the Indiana to Chicago train from?

Indiana to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.

Train, bus or fly from Indiana to Chicago?

The best way to get from Indiana to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $23 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $300 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $370 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Indiana to Chicago bus arrive?

Indiana to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Indiana and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 9:48 PM in Indiana and 8:48 PM in Chicago.

Where does the Indiana to Chicago train arrive?

Indiana to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Indiana to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Chicago is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Indiana to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Indiana to Chicago?

Book your Indiana to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Indiana to Chicago?

Book your Indiana to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Chicago.

Indiana to Chicago - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Chicago by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
3h 40m
$23–95
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
5h
$35–300
Drive 179.6 mi
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Chicago179.6 mi
3h 8m
$33–48
Fly
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)IND - MDW
3h 37m
$54–367

Indiana to Chicago by bus

80Weekly Buses

3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.4 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–300 and the journey takes 5h.

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