There are 6 ways to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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 Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
3h 35m$35–60Drive 180.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Chicago Loop180.4 mi
3h 10m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
5h$40–65Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)IND - MDW
3h 40m$54–387Bus via Washington & Lasalle (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
3h 54m$39–64Train to South Bend, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airport
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SBN - ORD
4h 1m$47–286
Indiana to Chicago Loop by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
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.
The distance between Indiana and Chicago Loop is 190 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $60.
The bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Indiana to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $390 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 12:34 PM in Indiana and 11:34 AM in Chicago Loop.
Indiana to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Chicago Loop is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Indiana to Chicago Loop.
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