There are 6 ways to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or subway
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 Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
5h 31m$28–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 46m$59–135Drive 201.3 mi
- Drive from Northbrook to Indianapoliscar 201.3 mi
3h 42m$37–54Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Northbrook to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 19m$159–494Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
5h 42m$34–55Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 58m$73–562
Northbrook to Indianapolis by train, foot, and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Northbrook to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Northbrook and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Northbrook and Indianapolis is 206 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.
The best way to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Northbrook to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 6h 46m.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Northbrook. It is currently 9:27 AM in Northbrook and 10:27 AM in Indianapolis.
Northbrook to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Northbrook to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Northbrook to Indianapolis is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Northbrook to Indianapolis.
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