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The cheapest and fastest buses from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
Showing times and prices for Jan 08
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
263 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Fast buses
Of the 15 buses that leave Indianapolis, IN for Chicago, IL on Thu, Jan 08, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 08 the direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jan 08 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
08:00PM4h35
Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)11:35PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$481One-way
0 transfers
06:40AM5h00
Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)10:40AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$501One-way
0 transfers
12:35PM3h40
Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)03:15PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$501One-way
0 transfers
05:25PM3h45
Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)08:10PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$511One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus09:35PM3h35
Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN12:10AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus09:30AM3h30
Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN12:00PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus09:35PM3h35
Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN12:10AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$521One-way
0 transfers
12:35PM3h40
Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)03:15PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$501One-way
0 transfers
05:25PM3h45
Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)08:10PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$511One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus01:30PM3h45
Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN04:15PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$571One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €105.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €180 Average price |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Live departures
Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL buses for today, Wednesday, January 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 6:26 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:10 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h50 | 2:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:10 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 4h15 | 2:25 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8893 AMTRAK · 302 Lincoln Service | 11:40 AM Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN | 6h00 | 5:40 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 transfer | |
| 11:40 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 5h00 | 4:40 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:35 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3h55 | 5:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3h30 | 6:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:50 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 4h45 | 8:35 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:50 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 4h20 | 8:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:35 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h40 | 9:15 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3h45 | 10:15 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:45 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 4h00 | 1:45 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:25 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h45 | 2:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 8 | |||||
| 1:00 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 4h35 | 5:35 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
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Buses from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 02:15 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, ILYou can travel by bus between Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $36 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 35m
Cheapest Price
$42 (€34)
FlixBus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Greyhound
About
Greyhound Lines, Inc. is a prominent American intercity bus transportation provider, established in 1914. It operates the largest intercity bus network in the United States, also extending services to Canada and Mexico. Greyhound is known for offering affordable and reliable long-distance travel, connecting major cities and rural communities across North America. The company's buses are equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and extra legroom to enhance passenger comfort. Greyhound is a subsidiary of Flix SE, which also owns FlixBus, and together they offer an extensive network of over 1,600 destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 40m
Cheapest Price
$41 (€33)
Greyhound frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Additional luggage
$15 per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL can start from as little as $31 (€25) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is $51 (€41); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL bus travel time is 3 h 45 min for the 163 mile (263 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL leaves at 10: 20AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL leaves at 11: 30PM.
Yes, there are 13 direct buses a day from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL with FlixBus or Greyhound. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
For the trip from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL you can take a bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services to Chicago, IL from Indianapolis, IN on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to Chicago, IL from Indianapolis, IN is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL by bus is December.
You have options as you can travel from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL for bus companies FlixBus and Greyhound.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Chicago, IL are:
- Millennium Park, a public park known for its modern art installations and the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture
- Art Institute of Chicago, a renowned museum housing an extensive collection of art from around the world
- Navy Pier, a popular entertainment destination featuring rides, restaurants, and lakefront views
- Willis Tower Skydeck, an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city from one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere
- Field Museum, a natural history museum with vast exhibits including the famous T. Rex skeleton, Sue.
The best things to do in Chicago, IL include:
- Museum of Science and Industry, an interactive museum featuring exhibits on science, technology, and industry
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Chicago, such as Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, known for their unique shops and eateries
- Take a river cruise to see the city's iconic architecture from a different perspective
- Attend a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre
- Enjoy a day at Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the U. S. Offering free admission.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus providers FlixBus and Greyhound.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL depends on the bus companies:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL with the following bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL with the following bus providers: FlixBus and Greyhound.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL with the following bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
Indianapolis
Chicago
The major bus station for departures in Indianapolis is Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) for your trip from Indianapolis to Chicago.
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Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building)
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Indianapolis, 38th St / Franklin Rd (Shell)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Chicago is Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station for your trip to Chicago from Indianapolis.
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Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak)
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Chicago, 95th Red Line Station
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