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A major art museum campus with global collections, design, historic homes and extensive grounds for both gallery visits and outdoor walks.
Trains from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 17:55. The fastest train covers the 263 km distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 263 km |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 17:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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A major art museum campus with global collections, design, historic homes and extensive grounds for both gallery visits and outdoor walks.
A hands-on museum focused on Indiana history, with rotating exhibitions and family-friendly displays in White River State Park.
A university art museum with European, Asian and African works, suited to a quieter cultural stop near downtown.
A lively downtown entertainment district with restored warehouses, public art, nightlife and easy access to major venues.
A landmark urban canal for walking, cycling and boat rides, linking museums, parks and skyline views near downtown.
A spacious urban park with trails, gardens, sports areas and riverside scenery, popular with locals for relaxed outdoor time.
A breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served on a bun, often comically larger than the bread. It is a long-standing Central Indiana pub and diner staple.
A sugary cream pie with vanilla custard filling, whipped topping and nutmeg. It is widely regarded as Indiana’s signature state pie.
Chunks of morel mushrooms, usually lightly floured and fried in butter or oil. In Indiana, spring morel season is a treasured local food tradition.
Beloved old-school steakhouse and lunch counter celebrated for its shrimp cocktail and straightforward Midwestern dining in a historic setting.
Refined Midwestern restaurant known for seasonal Indiana ingredients, inventive plating and a polished yet relaxed dining room in downtown Indianapolis.
Lively brewery and taproom for locally made craft beer, especially Cream Ale, with casual food and a sociable city-centre atmosphere.
Moderate for a US city. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, while car use is common and public transport is limited for most visitors.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. In cafés, small change or $1 per drink is common.
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Most Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN trains use the Union Station to Indianapolis Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station is 3 km from Chicago city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, Lou Mitchell's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Kimpton Gray Hotel, JW Marriott Chicago, W Chicago - City Center.
Indianapolis Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Harry & Izzy's, St. Elmo Steak House
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Indianapolis Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Indianapolis Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Indianapolis Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Indianapolis Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union-Stn, Omni Severin Hotel, The Westin Indianapolis.
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