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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $337 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $66 (€53).
A bus is $280 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $337 (€272).
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
How to get from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:45 PM3h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:50 PMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:45 PM3h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:50 PMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA457911:42 AM1h06O'Hare International Airport1:48 PMIndianapolis International Airport$3561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:10 AM3h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station10:45 AMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)$371One-way0 transfers
- 12:40 PM4h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:30 PMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM3h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:50 AMIndianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN$451One-way0 transfers
AA23358:15 AM1h08O'Hare International Airport10:23 AMIndianapolis International Airport$3561One-way0 transfers- AA31116:45 AM1h08O'Hare International Airport8:53 AMIndianapolis International Airport$3561One-way0 transfers
- AA44011:00 AM1h10O'Hare International Airport1:10 PMIndianapolis International Airport$3561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $66 (€53).
A bus is $280 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $337 (€272).
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Indianapolis International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Indianapolis, IN by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Indianapolis, IN by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Indianapolis, IN by flight.
- 14 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 9 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
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