There are 6 ways to get from Zion to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Zion to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
6h 26m$36–72Train
- Take the train from Zion to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 29m$36–62Drive 224.2 mi
- Drive from Zion to Indianapoliscar 224.2 mi
4h 12m$41–60Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Zion to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
5h 37m$111–385Bus
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511
9h 11m$61–113Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Zion to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
5h 40m$65–424
Zion to Indianapolis by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zion to Indianapolis is to train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Zion to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Zion to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Zion and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Zion and Indianapolis is 227 miles. The road distance is 225.5 miles.
The best way to get from Zion to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Zion to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Zion to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Zion station.
The best way to get from Zion to Indianapolis is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 11m.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Zion. It is currently 9:23 AM in Zion and 10:23 AM in Indianapolis.
Zion to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
What companies run services between Zion, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Zion to Indianapolis via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zion to Indianapolis via Kenosha, Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street, Mitchell Airport, and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in around 9h 11m.
- 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
- $55–410
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Zion to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–8
Train from Zion to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- $30–55
- 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
- $35–65
- 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
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–19
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Zion to Indianapolis is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Zion to Indianapolis.
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