There are 6 ways to get from Indiana to Itasca by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
5h$39–94Drive 198.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Itascacar 198.6 mi
3h 42m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 20m$40–79Fly from Purdue University Airport, line 331 bus, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Stationbus
- Take the train from River Grove to Itascatrain
4h 39m$37–235Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
5h 4m$39–72Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
5h 24m$56–344
Indiana to Itasca by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Itasca is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Itasca is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Itasca. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Itasca via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Indiana and Itasca is 207 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Itasca without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Indiana to Itasca, including transfers.
Indiana to Itasca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Itasca is to bus which takes 5h and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 20m.
Itasca is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 9:38 AM in Indiana and 8:38 AM in Itasca.
Indiana to Itasca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Itasca, IL, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
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
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from River Grove to Itasca
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $1–3
- 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
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Itasca is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Indiana to Itasca.
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