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

The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Illinois is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Indiana to Illinois is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Indiana and Illinois?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Indiana and Illinois?

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 Illinois?

The distance between Indiana and Illinois is 190 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Indiana to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $75.

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

The bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Indiana to Illinois bus from?

Indiana to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.

Where do I catch the Indiana to Illinois train from?

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

Train or bus from Indiana to Illinois?

The best way to get from Indiana to Illinois is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h.

Where does the Indiana to Illinois bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Indiana and Illinois?

Illinois is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 12:28 PM in Indiana and 11:28 AM in Illinois.

Where does the Indiana to Illinois train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Indiana to Illinois?

Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Illinois is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Indiana to Illinois.

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

Book your Indiana to Illinois train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Illinois?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Illinois.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
3h 35m
$35–75
Drive 179.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Chicagocar 179.6 mi
3h 10m
$33–48
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h
$35–75
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
4h 17m
$52–336

Indiana to Illinois by bus

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Distance: 188.8 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Illinois, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h.

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