There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Winnetka by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4h 47m$39–93Drive 197.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Winnetkacar 197.6 mi
3h 38m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 7m$40–78Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 423 bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave to Elm St & Birch Stbus
4h 59m$106–390Bus via Rogers & Paulina (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
6h 1m$40–72Fly 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 OTC to Winnetkatrain
4h 46m$58–372Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 423 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave to Elm St & Birch Stbus
6h 9m$55–280
Indianapolis to Winnetka by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Winnetka is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Winnetka is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Green Bay Rd & Pine St via Jefferson & Harrison, Michigan & Hubbard and Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Winnetka via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Winnetka is 203 miles. The road distance is 198.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Winnetka without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Indianapolis to Winnetka, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Winnetka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Winnetka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Winnetka is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Winnetka, 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 $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 Chicago OTC to Winnetka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
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
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave to Elm St & Birch St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–3
- 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
Indianapolis to Winnetka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Winnetka is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 8:34 AM in Indianapolis and 7:34 AM in Winnetka.
Indianapolis to Winnetka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Winnetka is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Indianapolis to Winnetka.
There are 187+ hotels available in Winnetka.









