There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, train, or taxi
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 Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 30m$48–71Bus, subway, line 301 bus, line 711 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the subway from LaSalle to Forest Parksubway
- Take the bus from Forest Park CTA Station to Wheaton Metrabus 301
- Take the bus from Wheaton Metra to Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trailbus 711
7h 59m$33–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 46m$96–167Drive 202 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Carol Streamcar 202 mi
3h 49m$37–54Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
3h 38m$322–1,182Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to College Avetrain
- Take the taxi from College Ave to Carol Streamtaxi
5h 18m$67–360Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
5h 7m$125–376Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
5h 6m$113–339
Indianapolis to Carol Stream by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream is to bus and subway and line 301 bus and line 711 bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $320 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Washington & Canal via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Roselle via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Carol Stream is 215 miles. The road distance is 203.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Carol Stream train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 6h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $1,200 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle to Forest Park
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to College Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Forest Park CTA Station to Wheaton Metra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Wheaton Metra to Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $14–17
303 Taxi Naperville
- Phone
- +1 630-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Naerville Dupage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 630-961-3232
- Website
- napervilledupagetaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Carol Stream is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:33 AM in Indianapolis and 1:33 AM in Carol Stream.
Indianapolis to Carol Stream train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Carol Stream is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Indianapolis to Carol Stream.
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