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Compare train, coach and flight for Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 £28, and a flight costs an average of £96.
Distance: 263 km
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£41 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price | £141 Average Price |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m 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 |
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How to get to Indianapolis, IN from Chicago, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
Travel to Indianapolis, IN 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 Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN.
You can get to Indianapolis, IN from Chicago, IL 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £26 compared to other travel options to Indianapolis, IN:
Taking a coach costs £144 less than taking a flight, which costs on average £170 for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs £2 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £28.
The fastest way from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 2 min.
There are alternative travel options to Indianapolis, IN that take longer:
Getting to Indianapolis, IN by coach takes 3 h 5 min on average.
Train takes on average 4 h 54 min.
Indianapolis, IN is approximately 163 miles away from Chicago, IL.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN is:
- 15 coaches per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN:
The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN:
- Greyhound, FlixBus or Palmland Bus Lines can get you to Indianapolis, IN by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Greyhound from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN for £26 on Omio.
- Republic Airlines, American Airlines or United can get you to Indianapolis, IN by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Republic Airlines from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN for £170 on Omio.
- Amtrak can get you to Indianapolis, IN by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN for £28 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN with the following travel companies:
- 14 direct coaches per day with Greyhound, FlixBus or Palmland Bus Lines.
- Direct flights with Republic Airlines with 6 direct flights per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Indianapolis, IN as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN.
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