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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
Cheapest price
€42
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
Of the 15 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Indianapolis, IN on Thu, Mar 05, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 05 the direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Thu, Mar 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. 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 bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €136.
Distance: 263 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€48 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price | €256 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.
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN buses for today, Wednesday, March 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 12:10 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3h45 | 3:55 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3h55 | 5:55 PM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:40 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 4h10 | 7:50 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner · 8890 AMTRAK | 3:50 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 9h00 | 12:50 AM Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN | 1 transfer | |
| 4:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3h50 | 7:50 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:40 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 4h50 | 11:30 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3h05 | 11:50 PM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, March 5 | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:00 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 4h20 | 4:20 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3h50 | 5:05 AM Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:50 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 4h25 | 9:15 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:10 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 4h05 | 9:15 AM Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:59 AM Chicago, IL | 3h26 | 9:25 AM Indianapolis, IN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
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Buses from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €30 by train.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 263 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 263 km |
Average bus duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, INYou can travel by bus between Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Indianapolis, IN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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