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Art Institute Of Chicago
One of the world’s leading art museums, famous for Impressionist masterpieces, American art, and major special exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fishers, IN to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $273 Average price | $165 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fishers, IN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $116 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fishers, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $165 (€133).
A bus is $224 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fishers, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $273 (€221).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
You'll arrive about -1h -36m sooner (3h 30m by bus vs 2h 54m by car) and save roughly $-10.81 (€-8.75) compared to fuel and tolls ($49 (€40) vs $38 (€31)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
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Buses from Fishers, IN to Chicago, IL run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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One of the world’s leading art museums, famous for Impressionist masterpieces, American art, and major special exhibitions.
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Chicago’s signature public space, home to Cloud Gate and major events, with strong appeal for first-time visitors and photographers.
Scenic pedestrian route along the Chicago River, popular for architecture views, strolling, and social-media-friendly city scenes.
Famous stretch of North Michigan Avenue known for landmark architecture, flagship stores, and busy big-city energy.
Chicago’s iconic thick-crust pizza baked in a deep pan with layers of cheese, toppings, and chunky tomato sauce.
An all-beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun topped with mustard, onions, relish, tomato, pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt.
A classic Chicago sandwich of thin-sliced seasoned beef served on a roll, often dipped in jus and topped with giardiniera or sweet peppers.
A well-known Magnificent Mile restaurant serving Mediterranean-influenced small plates, charcuterie, and strong wine selections.
Chicago’s internationally acclaimed fine-dining restaurant known for inventive tasting menus and a polished, theatrical experience.
A legendary Chicago pizzeria best known for buttery-crust deep-dish pizza in a casual, family-friendly setting.
Moderate by U.S. big-city standards. Hotels can be pricey downtown, but food and transit offer good value.
Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants; 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and USD 1-2 per bag for hotel staff.
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