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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 £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 £26, and a flight costs an average of £96.
Distance: 263 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£43 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price | £164 Average Price |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m 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 Chicago, IL from Indianapolis, IN by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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FAQs: Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL
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 options to travel from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL including taking a coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Indianapolis, IN and Chicago, IL is a coach with an average price of £25.
This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL:
A coach is £149 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £174 from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL.
A coach is £2 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL costing on average £27.
The quickest way to travel to Chicago, IL from Indianapolis, IN is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Chicago, IL by coach takes 3 h 45 min on average.
Train takes 5 h on average.
The Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL distance is approximately 163 miles.
The average frequency per day from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL is:
- 14 coaches a day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Indianapolis, IN and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling 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 travel by coach to Chicago, IL from Indianapolis, IN with FlixBus, Greyhound or Palmland Bus Lines, and you can find Greyhound Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL tickets for £25 on Omio.
- You can travel from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL by flight with American Airlines or Republic Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £174 with Republic Airlines from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL.
- You can travel to Chicago, IL from Indianapolis, IN by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £27 with Amtrak from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL.
Yes, there are direct services available from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus, Greyhound or Palmland Bus Lines 13 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flight available with Republic Airlines 6 direct flights per day.
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 from Indianapolis, IN to Chicago, IL.
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