There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfieldtrain Md-N
5h 8m$34–61Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
5h 52m$28–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 28m$48–105Drive 206 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Deerfieldcar 206 mi
3h 43m$38–55Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Edgebrook to Deerfieldtrain
4h 52m$110–395Fly 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 Union Station to Deerfieldtrain
5h 8m$58–413Train 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
6h 15m$52–252
Indianapolis to Deerfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Deerfield. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Deerfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Deerfield is 210 miles. The road distance is 207.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 8m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Deerfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Deerfield is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 52m.
Deerfield is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 6:42 AM in Indianapolis and 5:42 AM in Deerfield.
Indianapolis to Deerfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Deerfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Edgebrook to Deerfield
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
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
- $40–100
- 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
- $16–40
- 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
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Deerfield is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Indianapolis to Deerfield.
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