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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $53 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. 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 $53, while a flight costs an average of $618.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$618 Average price | $59 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $59 (€49).
A bus is $565 (€468) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $618 (€512).
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Flight takes on average 6h 6m.
Tickets start at around $618 (€512) compared to roughly $49 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-568.86 (€-470.99). The journey takes 4h 6m versus 2h 45m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, 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.
- 10:15 AM3h50Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL3:05 PMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:15 AM3h50Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL3:05 PMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA62510:06 AM1h13O'Hare International Airport12:19 PMIndianapolis International Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:55 AM4h10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station3:05 PMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)$411One-way0 transfers
- 6:10 AM3h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station10:45 AMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)$451One-way0 transfers
- 12:40 PM4h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:30 PMIndianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)$451One-way0 transfers
- AA24185:02 PM1h13O'Hare International Airport7:15 PMIndianapolis International Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
AA39078:11 AM1h15O'Hare International Airport10:26 AMIndianapolis International Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
AA471311:45 AM1h16O'Hare International Airport2:01 PMIndianapolis International Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $59 (€49).
A bus is $565 (€468) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $618 (€512).
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Flight takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 44 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 American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Indianapolis, IN by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Indianapolis, IN by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Indianapolis, IN by train.
- 12 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
- 14 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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