There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Round Lake by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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 Round Laketrain Md-N
6h 1m$41–72Train
cheapest- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Round Laketrain Md-N
7h 21m$40–72Drive 222.3 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Round Lakecar 222.3 mi
4h 12m$41–59Fly 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 Round Laketrain
5h 49m$122–387Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Round Laketrain Md-N
6h 5m$41–60Fly 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 Round Laketrain
6h$55–365
Indianapolis to Round Lake by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Round Lake is to bus and train via Indianapolis which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Round Lake is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Round Lake. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Round Lake via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Round Lake is 230 miles. The road distance is 223.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Round Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 1m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Indianapolis to Round Lake, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Round Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Round Lake is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 8:55 PM in Indianapolis and 7:55 PM in Round Lake.
Indianapolis to Round Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Round Lake is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Indianapolis to Round Lake.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Round Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Round Lake via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Round Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Edgebrook to Round Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- $30–65
- 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
- $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
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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