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How to get fromNorthbrook to Indianapolisby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 6m
    $32–50
  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    6h 46m
    $54–125
  3. Drive  201.3 mi

    1. Drive from Northbrook to Indianapoliscar car 201.3 mi
    3h 42m
    $37–54
  4. Train, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Edgebrooktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    4h 15m
    $429–914
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    5h 42m
    $32–50
  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    4h 53m
    $73–512

Northbrook to Indianapolis by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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