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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chicago to Indianapolis

Composite routes from Chicago to Indianapolis

Cheapest
3 h 7 min
Car
289 km.
from $15

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$347.83

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$456.52

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$97.83

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$103.26

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$65.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $16.30 - $65.22 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $11.96 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Indianapolis, IN?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Indianapolis Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Indianapolis, IN?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Indianapolis. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Chicago and Indianapolis, IN is 292 km. The road distance is 291 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $11.96 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN?

The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Bus Station takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Indianapolis, IN bus from?

Chicago to Indianapolis, IN bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Indianapolis, IN train from?

Chicago to Indianapolis, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN?

The best way to get from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $11.96 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21.74 - $97.83 and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Chicago to Indianapolis, IN bus arrive?

Chicago to Indianapolis, IN bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Indianapolis, IN?

Indianapolis, IN is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 04:00 in Chicago and 05:00 in Indianapolis, IN.

Where does the Chicago to Indianapolis, IN train arrive?

Chicago to Indianapolis, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Indianapolis, IN is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN?

Book your Chicago to Indianapolis, IN train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN?

Book your Chicago to Indianapolis, IN bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis, IN?

There are 723+ hotels available in Indianapolis, IN. Prices start at $50.92 per night.
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