There are 6 ways to get from Winnetka to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 57m$42–63Drive 196.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winnetka to Indianapoliscar 196.8 mi
3h 40m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 42m$37–53Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 45m$119–383Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 43m$40–66Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
4h 52m$63–422
Winnetka to Indianapolis by train and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Indianapolis is to train which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at Indianapolis via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Winnetka and Indianapolis is 199 miles. The road distance is 197.9 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Winnetka to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Winnetka to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 42m.
Winnetka to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Winnetka. It is currently 11:47 AM in Winnetka and 12:47 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
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
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Winnetka to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Indianapolis is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Winnetka to Indianapolis.
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