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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 $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 $39, and a flight costs an average of $108.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $363 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $303 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $363 (€298).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
How to get from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
5:35 PM3h35Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:10 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:35 PM3h35Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:10 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA353410:45 AM1h20Indianapolis International Airport11:05 AMO'Hare International Airport$3331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 51 Cardinal · 305 Lincoln Service6:25 AM12h17Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN5:42 PMSummit Station, Summit, IL$3881One-way1 transfer
- 6:40 AM5h00Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)10:40 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$501One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:15 AM3h55Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN6:10 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:45 PM4h00Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN7:45 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$521One-way0 transfers
- UA34796:00 AM1h20Indianapolis International Airport6:20 AMO'Hare International Airport$3331One-way0 transfers
- UA36617:00 AM1h21Indianapolis International Airport7:21 AMO'Hare International Airport$3331One-way0 transfers
- UA54191:35 PM1h22Indianapolis International Airport1:57 PMO'Hare International Airport$3331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $303 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average $363 (€298).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Indianapolis, IN and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Indianapolis International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 9 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, American Airlines.
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