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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
Of the 15 buses that leave Indianapolis, IN for Chicago, IL every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £78.
Distance: 263 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price | £241 Average Price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m 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.
Live departures
Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL coaches for today, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:10 Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h50 | 14:00 Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:10 Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 4h15 | 14:25 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8893 AMTRAK · 302 Lincoln Service | 11:40 Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN | 6h00 | 17:40 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 change | |
| 11:40 Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 5h00 | 16:40 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:35 Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3h55 | 17:30 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:30 Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3h30 | 18:00 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:50 Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 4h45 | 20:35 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:50 Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 4h20 | 20:10 Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:35 Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h40 | 21:15 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:30 Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3h45 | 22:15 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:45 Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 4h00 | 01:45 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:25 Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h45 | 02:10 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 27 February | |||||
| FlixBus | 08:15 Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 3h55 | 12:10 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
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Buses from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 263 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 263 km |
Average bus duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, ILYou can travel by bus between Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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