Which travel companies can get me 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.

Is it possible to travel directly from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL?

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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Travel Information between Indianapolis, IN and Chicago, IL

Distance	163 miles (263 km)
Available travel modes	Bus, train or flight
Ticket price range	$32 - $220
Cheapest mode	Bus • $32 (€29) • 3 h 45 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $220 (€199) • 1 h 15 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 163 miles (263 km) from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL.

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from 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.

FlixBus

08:20AM3h55

Indianapolis, IN

11:15AMChicago, IL

$491One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

06:40AM4h55

Indianapolis, IN

10:35AMChicago, IL

$381One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

AA1163

07:00AM1h15

Indianapolis International Airport, IN (IND)

07:15AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)

$3781One-way

0 transfers

Other options

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Bus

Flight

8893 AMTRAK · 390 Saluki

07:10AM6h50

Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN

01:00PMUnion Station, Chicago, IL

$641One-way

1 transfer

12:35PM3h40

Indianapolis, IN

03:15PMChicago, IL

$481One-way

0 transfers

05:25PM3h45

Indianapolis, IN

08:10PMChicago, IL

$441One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

05:00PM4h00

Indianapolis, IN

08:00PMChicago, IL

$481One-way

0 transfers

AA4362

10:47AM1h20

Indianapolis International Airport, IN (IND)

11:07AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)

$3781One-way

0 transfers

AA4692

12:22PM1h20

Indianapolis International Airport, IN (IND)

12:42PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)

$3781One-way

0 transfers

AA4739

08:30AM1h19

Indianapolis International Airport, IN (IND)

08:49AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)

$4391One-way

0 transfers

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FlixBus, Amtrak and American Airlines will get you between Indianapolis and Chicago at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

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FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Indianapolis and Chicago, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel to Chicago from Indianapolis.

FAQs: Travel from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL

FAQs: 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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Indianapolis, IN and Chicago, IL itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Chicago, IL and any of these top destinations today!

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