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Compare train, bus, and flight for Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €105.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €180 Average price |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m 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 Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL 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 Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL.
There are 3 travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $32 (€29).
This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $188 (€170) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $220 (€199) from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL.
Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $35 (€31).
The quickest way to travel from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 45 min of travel time.
Train takes 5 h on average.
The distance is approximately 163 miles (263 km) from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL.
The average frequency per day from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is:
- 14 buses per day.
- 6 flights per day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL:
- You can go to Chicago, IL from Indianapolis, IN by bus with FlixBus, Greyhound or Palmland Bus Lines. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $32 (€29) with Greyhound from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL on Omio.
- You can go to Chicago, IL from Indianapolis, IN by plane with American Airlines or Republic Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $220 (€199) with Republic Airlines from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL tickets for $35 (€31) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus, Greyhound or Palmland Bus Lines 13 direct buses per day.
- 6 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chicago, IL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Indianapolis, IN and Chicago, IL.
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