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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Greyhound Amtrak Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Indianapolis to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just NZ$58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Indianapolis and Chicago?
Chicago
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Union Station
225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Train Companies
According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed satisfaction with the comfortable journey provided by the service. Additionally, positive feedback has been given regarding the helpfulness of staff and cleanliness of facilities. However, some customers mentioned slight delays in arrival and departure times as well as a lack of mask requirements. There were also instances where buses did not arrive on time, resulting in passengers having to wait for an additional hour and a half for alternative transportation options.
Amtrak Indianapolis Chicago recent customer reviews
Traveled from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station, bus was 3 hours late, very rude staff, never got an explanation or an apology or anything. Very slow service while boarding. Driver and station worker got into a fight in front of everyone, including a little girl, making us wait even longer. Couldn’t even ask questions to the staff because they lack patience and would yell at anyone who made a mistake like being in the wrong line or something like that. I understand unforeseen events may happen that make the bus be late, but the indifference and rudeness from the staff was unacceptable. The only good thing was that the driver made the ride shorter than expected, so I was able to catch my flight. However, many other passengers missed their flights or connecting buses.
Daniel T.
Greyhound bus was 2.5 hours late, Amtrak said it wasn’t and that me and all other 20 passengers waiting for it had missed it.
Mackenzie C.
I booked the Amtrak train and it was changed to a Greyhound bus. I was seated next to the toilet where the door would not easily latch so I had to slam the door shut for each occupant.
Benjamin B.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Chicago by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Indianapolis to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago start from NZ$64. The average price for this train route is around NZ$68. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Indianapolis to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Indianapolis to Chicago is 5h, covering a distance of 267 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Indianapolis to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Indianapolis to Chicago?
The earliest train from Indianapolis to Chicago departs at 06:25. And the latest train departs at 06:25.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Chicago was searched and found on 20 Aug 2026 with a price of NZ$109To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from NZ$109 to NZ$484 for a train ticket from Indianapolis to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NZ$109, which is on 2026-08-20.
What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Chicago?
The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Indianapolis and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost NZ$68 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from NZ$64. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Indianapolis to Chicago in about 3h 50m – that's the fastest way to get there!
