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How to get fromIndianapolis to Chicago, ILby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound) or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Chicago, IL by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    3h 35m
    $30–75

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 9m
    $35–65

  3. Drive 180.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Chicago, ILcar car 180.1 mi
    3h 11m
    $33–48

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    4h 4m
    $104–377

  5. Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3h 49m
    $35–90

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3h 43m
    $49–367

  7. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    5h 25m
    $54–277

Indianapolis to Chicago, IL by bus

Calendar78Weekly Buses
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h.

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