There are 3 ways to get from Indiana to Chicago by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Indiana to Chicago by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Chicago is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Indiana and Chicago is 184 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $27 - $50.
The bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Indiana to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Chicago is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Indiana to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 20:12 in Indiana and 19:12 in Chicago.
Indiana to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Chicago is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Indiana to Chicago.
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