There are 6 ways to get from Round Lake to Indianapolis by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Round Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
6h 21m$36–67Train
- Take the train from Round Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 25m$36–52Drive 221.6 mi
- Drive from Round Lake to Indianapoliscar 221.6 mi
4h 13m$41–59Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Round Lake to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 54m$120–386Train, bus via Indianapolis
- Take the train from Round Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 30m$41–67Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Round Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
5h 42m$65–424
Round Lake to Indianapolis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Round Lake to Indianapolis is to train which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Round Lake to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Round Lake to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Round Lake and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Round Lake and Indianapolis is 229 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.
The best way to get from Round Lake to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Round Lake to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Round Lake to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Round Lake station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Round Lake. It is currently 1:04 PM in Round Lake and 2:04 PM in Indianapolis.
Round Lake to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Round Lake to Indianapolis is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Round Lake to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Round Lake, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Round Lake to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Round Lake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Round Lake to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $35–60
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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