There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Chesterton by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
3h 58m$48–104Drive 149.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Chesterton149.5 mi
3h 6m$28–40Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune ParkSsl / ...
6h 50m$59–328Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)IND - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
5h 36m$125–412Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus StationFlixBus 2515
4h 3m$63–132Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)IND - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
5h 14m$75–392
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Chesterton is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Chesterton is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Indianapolis and Chesterton is 174 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chesterton without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Indianapolis to Chesterton, including transfers.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chesterton is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $330 and takes 6h 50m.
Chesterton is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 12:39 AM in Indianapolis and 11:39 PM in Chesterton.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Chesterton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Indianapolis to Chesterton.
There are 122+ hotels available in Chesterton.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Chesterton via Chicago Union Station, Clinton-Blue, Jackson-Blue, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- 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
- $35–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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