There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain Up-W
5h 21m$43–65Drive 202 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Carol Streamcar 202 mi
3h 49m$37–54Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain Up-W
6h 52m$74–144Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
3h 34m$202–537Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
8h 3m$37–70Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain
5h 20m$65–388Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ft Wayne Citilink Central Stationbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
5h 6m$133–364Train 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$108–332
Indianapolis to Carol Stream by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $200 - $550.
The distance between Indianapolis and Carol Stream is 218 miles. The road distance is 203.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 21m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream, including transfers.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $550 and takes 3h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 3m.
Carol Stream is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 10:42 PM in Indianapolis and 9:42 PM in Carol Stream.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Carol Stream is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Indianapolis to Carol Stream.
There are 343+ hotels available in Carol Stream.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Carol Stream via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Winfield in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Winfield
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- 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
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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