There are 6 ways to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 6m$32–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 46m$54–125Drive 201.3 mi
- Drive from Northbrook to Indianapoliscar 201.3 mi
3h 42m$37–54Train, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Northbrook to Edgebrooktrain
- Take the bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 15m$429–914Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
5h 42m$32–50Train, 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 53m$73–512
Northbrook to Indianapolis by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis is to train and bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 6m.
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 bus from Northbrook station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
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 203 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.
The best way to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Northbrook to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Northbrook to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Northbrook to Indianapolis is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 42m.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Northbrook to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Northbrook to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Northbrook. It is currently 3:10 AM in Northbrook and 4:10 AM in Indianapolis.
Northbrook to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
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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