There are 6 ways to get from Winnetka to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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
best- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
5h 38m$34–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 41m$34–70Drive 196.8 mi
- Drive from Winnetka to Indianapoliscar 196.8 mi
3h 39m$36–52Train 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 49m$109–393Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 43m$40–76Train, 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$63–412
Winnetka to Indianapolis by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 39m 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.
No, there is no direct train from Winnetka to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Winnetka and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Winnetka and Indianapolis is 202 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 5h 38m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Winnetka to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Winnetka to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Winnetka to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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
- $30–65
- 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 Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- 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
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Winnetka to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Winnetka. It is currently 7:23 AM in Winnetka and 8:23 AM in Indianapolis.
Winnetka to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Indianapolis is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Winnetka to Indianapolis.
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