There are 8 ways to get from Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, car, subway, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
2h 57m$382–905Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 26m$34–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
5h 53m$96–143Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Indianapolis (IND)184.3 mi
3h 20mDrive 184.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Indianapolis Airport (IND)car 184.3 mi
3h 20m$34–49Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
2h 29m$72–555Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
5h 12m$53–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
6h 15m$110–168
Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to subway and fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $70 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Indianapolis Airport (IND). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Airport via Ctc-A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Indianapolis Airport (IND). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Indianapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Illinois and Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 196 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND), including transfers.
Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $380 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 26m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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 Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to Indianapolis (IND)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 06:15 in Illinois and 07:15 in Indianapolis Airport (IND).
Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Illinois to Indianapolis Airport (IND).
There are 895+ hotels available in Indianapolis Airport (IND).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Illinois and Indianapolis Airport (IND). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.