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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 an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $613.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $613 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $58.
A bus is $564 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $613.
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Flight takes on average 6h 11m.
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1. The journey takes 3h 58m versus 2h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
11:10 PM 4h05 Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL 4:15 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:10 PM 4h05 Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL 4:15 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AA280510:30 PM 1h08 O'Hare International Airport 12:38 AM Indianapolis International Airport $284 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:50 PM 4h25 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 4:15 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) $49 1 One-way 0 transfers6:10 AM 3h35 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 10:45 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) $50 1 One-way 0 transfers10:15 AM 3h50 Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL 3:05 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:10 PM 1h10 O'Hare International Airport 7:20 PM Indianapolis International Airport $284 1 One-way 0 transfers - AA2418
9:55 AM 1h13 O'Hare International Airport 12:08 PM Indianapolis International Airport $284 1 One-way 0 transfers 
AA47536:44 AM 1h13 O'Hare International Airport 8:57 AM Indianapolis International Airport $284 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $58.
A bus is $564 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $613.
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Flight takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 49 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 Amtrak to go to Indianapolis, IN by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Indianapolis, IN by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Indianapolis, IN by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 13 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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