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Compare bus, train, 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 €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 €30, and a flight costs an average of €108.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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€48 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €256 Average price |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
Travel to Indianapolis, IN easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is $1 (€0.80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $38 (€30).
A bus is $99 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $136 (€108).
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 15 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 bus, train, 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 Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Indianapolis, IN by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Indianapolis, IN by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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