There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Palatine by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
5h 4m$42–61Train
cheapest- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
6h 24m$38–70Drive 208.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Palatinecar 208.4 mi
3h 44m$38–55Train, fly
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
5h 17m$51–332Bus, train via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
5h 4m$39–70
Indiana to Palatine by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Palatine is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Palatine is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Palatine via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Indiana and Palatine is 218 miles. The road distance is 209.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Palatine without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 4m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Indiana to Palatine, including transfers.
Indiana to Palatine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Palatine is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 8:06 AM in Indiana and 7:06 AM in Palatine.
Indiana to Palatine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Palatine is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Indiana to Palatine.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Palatine via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 6h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–310
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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