There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Loop by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus (Greyhound), train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
3h 40m$35–75Drive 180.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Chicago Loop180.4 mi
3h 10m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
5h$40–65Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)IND - ORD
3h 44m$114–397Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
3h 49m$39–60Bus via Washington & Lasalle (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
3h 54m$39–64Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)IND - MDW
3h 40m$54–387Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAF - ORD
5h 9m$67–271Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)FWA - ORD
5h 22m$68–311
Indianapolis to Chicago Loop by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Indianapolis and Chicago Loop is 186 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $75.
The bus from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) to Chicago Union Station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Indianapolis to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago Loop is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $400 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
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
- $40–65
- 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
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 9:29 AM in Indianapolis and 8:29 AM in Chicago Loop.
Indianapolis to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Chicago Loop is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Indianapolis to Chicago Loop.
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