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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 13m. 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 £124.
Distance: 263 km
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£44 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price | £234 Average Price |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m 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.
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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.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN:
A train is £0.06 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average £28.
A train is £97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN costing on average £124.
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 5m.
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 14 coaches per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Indianapolis International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN.
- Coaches mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, Sky West Airlines to go to Indianapolis, IN by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Indianapolis, IN by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Indianapolis, IN by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, Sky West Airlines.
- 14 direct coaches per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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