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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 lei168. 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 lei168, and a flight costs an average of lei380.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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lei258 Average price Cheapest | lei295 Average price | lei1518 Average price | lei224 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 lei37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average lei295.
A bus is lei1260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average lei1518.
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 itās the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:10 AM3h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station10:45 AMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)lei2511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:10 AM3h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station10:45 AMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)lei2511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA29219:30 AM1h08O'Hare International Airport11:38 AMIndianapolis International Airportlei14481One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus1:00 PM4h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:25 PMIndianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), INlei2511One-way0 transfers- 12:40 PM4h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:30 PMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)lei2571One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:00 AM3h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:50 AMIndianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), INlei2721One-way0 transfers
- AA24186:00 PM1h08O'Hare International Airport8:08 PMIndianapolis International Airportlei14481One-way0 transfers
UA6619:25 PM1h10O'Hare International Airport11:35 PMIndianapolis International Airportlei14481One-way0 transfers
AA39071:13 PM1h13O'Hare International Airport3:26 PMIndianapolis International Airportlei14481One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is lei37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average lei295.
A bus is lei1260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average lei1518.
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 Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Indianapolis, IN by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Indianapolis, IN by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Indianapolis, IN by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 14 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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