There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Mount Prospect by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
4h 53m$43–82Drive 200.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Mount Prospect200.6 mi
3h 37m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
6h 14m$39–263Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 606 bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rd
3h 39m$105–390Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
4h 54m$38–100Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Mt. Prospect
4h 53m$57–363Train 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
4h 58m$59–280Bus 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 19m$69–304
Indianapolis to Mount Prospect by bus and train (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Mount Prospect is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Mount Prospect is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Mt. Prospect via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Mount Prospect is 211 miles. The road distance is 201.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Mount Prospect without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Indianapolis to Mount Prospect, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Mount Prospect is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 6h 14m.
Mount Prospect is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 3:38 PM in Indianapolis and 2:38 PM in Mount Prospect.
Indianapolis to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Mount Prospect, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–260 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
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
- $35–260
- 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
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Mt. Prospect
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.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
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $1–3
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
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Mount Prospect is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Indianapolis to Mount Prospect.
There are 351+ hotels available in Mount Prospect.














