There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
3h 37m$162–457Drive 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 46m$52–94Bus, line 301 bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Forest Park CTA Station to Wheaton Metrabus 301
7h 53m$42–89Fly 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 25m$70–388Train 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
4h 57m$111–347Bus 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 19m$126–381
Indianapolis to Carol Stream by bus and subway
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 37m and costs $160 - $460.
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 train which takes 6h 46m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream, including transfers.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $160 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 46m, you could also bus and line 301 bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 53m.
Carol Stream is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 11:17 AM in Indianapolis and 10:17 AM 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 337+ hotels available in Carol Stream.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Carol Stream via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Winfield in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
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
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- 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 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
- $30–80
- 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
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–4
- 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
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