There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Carmel by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus, line 26 bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Ctc-J to Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvdbus 26
4h 58m$48–69Drive 176.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Loop to Carmelcar 176.8 mi
3h 15m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
5h 23m$148–216Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
- Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi
3h 40m$452–995Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
5h 40m$49–70Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
- Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi
3h 18m$142–645
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Carmel is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Carmel is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd via Ctc-J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Loop station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Indianapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Carmel is 207 miles. The road distance is 177.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Carmel without a car is to bus and line 26 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Chicago Loop to Carmel, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Carmel is to bus and line 26 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Carmel, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carmel via Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-J, and Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- IndyGo
Bus from Ctc-J to Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- IndyGo
- Schedules at
- IndyGo Routes
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
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Chicago Loop to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Carmel is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 10:47 in Chicago Loop and 11:47 in Carmel.
Chicago Loop to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Carmel is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Chicago Loop to Carmel.
There are 696+ hotels available in Carmel.