Chicago to Indianapolis

Chicago to Indianapolis

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Chicago to Indianapolis Schedule

Chicago to Indianapolis Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
United Airlines Economy #UA366807:11 - 09:25$ 246.06
American Airlines Economy #AA629708:21 - 10:26$ 117.02
United Airlines Economy #UA530710:53 - 13:04$ 248.13
United Airlines Economy #UA265413:57 - 16:00$ 87.64
United Airlines Economy #UA232015:40 - 17:43$ 268.83
Amtrak Economy Class 17:55 - 00:49$ 38.21
United Airlines Economy #UA370719:41 - 21:54$ 115.79
United Airlines Economy #UA572721:32 - 23:38$ 208.10

Transportation from Chicago to Indianapolis

Facts about the transport from Chicago to Indianapolis

Cheapest Transport$30
Fastest Transport1h 12m
Earliest Departure10:35 午前
Latest Departure7:45 午後
Departures per day3
Distance295 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, Gold Shield Indy Worldwide, United Airlines

How to get from Chicago to Indianapolis

Travelling between Chicago and Indianapolis is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 347.51 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 245.83.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Indianapolis?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 6 hours to travel between Chicago and Indianapolis depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chicago and Indianapolis. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 12m. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 54m to reach Indianapolis.

How much does it cost to get from Chicago to Indianapolis?

Travelling between Chicago and Indianapolis can be as cheap as USD 245.83 if you opt for a United Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 347.51 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chicago and Indianapolis ?

  • 3 from Chicago to Indianapolis starting from 10:35 Chicago OHare Airport until 19:45 Chicago OHare Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chicago to Indianapolis.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chicago to Indianapolis, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 246.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chicago and Indianapolis

United Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Chicago to Indianapolis overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chicago and Indianapolis

Gold Shield Indy Worldwide

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chicago to Indianapolis?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus