There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 11m$39–82Drive 202 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Northbrookcar 202 mi
3h 42m$37–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 21m$40–79Fly 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 Northbrooktrain
4h 49m$110–395Bus via Glenview (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
5h 45m$51–92Fly 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 Northbrooktrain
5h 1m$58–373Train 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 9m$59–285
Indianapolis to Northbrook by bus, foot, and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Northbrook via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Northbrook is 207 miles. The road distance is 203.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Northbrook is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 21m.
Northbrook is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 7:35 AM in Indianapolis and 6:35 AM in Northbrook.
Indianapolis to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- 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
- $35–75
- 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
- $21–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Edgebrook to Northbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- 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
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Northbrook is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Indianapolis to Northbrook.
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