There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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 49m$40–76Drive 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$35–260Fly, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)IND - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
3h 31m$54–357Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
3h 54m$39–87
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.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
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 191 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 49m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Indiana to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
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 49m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $260 and takes 5h.
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 $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–260 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
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
- $35–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
- $35–75
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- 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 2:10 AM in Indiana and 1:10 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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