Which train companies operate between Indianapolis to Chicago?

OurBus and Amtrak will take you from Indianapolis to Chicago. OurBus has been recently found as the cheapest option from $54 round-trip.

How far is Indianapolis to Chicago by train?

Indianapolis and Chicago are 164.5 mi apart from one another, but the actual distance by train depends on the route taken. The train journey is around 3h 30m long.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago?

Based on just travel duration our users have found a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago to be the fastest option to their destination at just 1h 08m. If travel time is less of a concern you may want to look into booking some alternative forms of transportation like a train from Indianapolis to Chicago or a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago?

Expect a train to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a train has deals available from $54. While they may not be the most cost-effective options currently available a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago or a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago can also be options worth looking into if other factors outside of cost are a higher priority.

Trains from Indianapolis to Chicago from $29

Best deals for train tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago

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Amtrak

With transfers

5h 00m

From $29

Train - Operated by Amtrak

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Amtrak

With transfers

5h 00m

From $29

Train - Operated by Amtrak

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Amtrak

With transfers

5h 00m

From $29

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Amtrak

With transfers

5h 00m

From $29

Train - Operated by Amtrak

See offer

Amtrak

With transfers

5h 00m

From $29

Train - Operated by Amtrak

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OurBus

With transfers

3h 50m

From $32

Train - Operated by OurBus

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Indianapolis to Chicago train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Indianapolis to Chicago

ROUND-TRIP FROM	$54
ONE-WAY FROM	$29
AVG TRAVEL TIME	4h 33m
TRAIN COMPANIES	OurBus, Amtrak

The best round-trip train deal from Indianapolis to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $54

The best one-way train deal from Indianapolis to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $29

Average time it takes to travel by train from Indianapolis to Chicago

There are 2 train companies servicing this route: OurBus, Amtrak

Indianapolis Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Indianapolis

IndianapolisIndianapolis, 39.761986, -86.16042

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Chicago Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Chicago

Chicago UnionChicago, 41.87864, -87.64025

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Book round-trip train tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.

OurBus

Apr 28

10:00 amIndianapolis E Washington St, Delaware St & N Alabama St

3h 50m

1:50 pmChicago Union

Apr 30

6:00 amChicago Union

3h 35m

9:35 amIndianapolis E Washington St, Delaware St & N Alabama St

$54

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OurBus

Apr 28

10:00 amIndianapolis E Washington St, Delaware St & N Alabama St

3h 50m

1:50 pmChicago Union

Apr 30

6:00 amChicago Union

3h 35m

9:35 amIndianapolis E Washington St, Delaware St & N Alabama St

$54

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Amtrak

Jun 8

2:00 amIndianapolis

5h 00m

7:00 amChicago Union

Jun 15

1:55 pmChicago Union

4h 54m

6:49 pmIndianapolis

$58

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Amtrak

Apr 27

2:00 amIndianapolis

5h 00m

7:00 amChicago Union

May 4

1:55 pmChicago Union

4h 54m

6:49 pmIndianapolis

$58

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Amtrak

Apr 27

2:00 amIndianapolis

5h 00m

7:00 amChicago Union

May 4

1:55 pmChicago Union

4h 54m

6:49 pmIndianapolis

$58

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Amtrak

May 4

2:00 amIndianapolis

5h 00m

7:00 amChicago Union

May 4

1:55 pmChicago Union

4h 54m

6:49 pmIndianapolis

$58

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Book one-way train tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.

Amtrak

Apr 20

2:00 amIndianapolis

5h 00m

7:00 amChicago Union

$29

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Amtrak

Jun 12

2:00 amIndianapolis

5h 00m

7:00 amChicago Union

$29

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Amtrak

Apr 20

2:00 amIndianapolis

5h 00m

7:00 amChicago Union

$29

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Amtrak

May 8

2:00 amIndianapolis

5h 00m

7:00 amChicago Union

$29

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Amtrak

May 25

2:00 amIndianapolis

5h 00m

7:00 amChicago Union

$29

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OurBus

May 6

10:00 amIndianapolis E Washington St, Delaware St & N Alabama St

3h 50m

1:50 pmChicago Union

$32

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Choose the best way to get from Indianapolis to Chicago

Buses

3h 30m

$27 one-way$54 round-trip

Nonstop · from $54

Distance to downtown

ZUN • 0.7 mi

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Indianapolis to Chicago Buses

Trains

3h 50m

$29 one-way$54 round-trip

Nonstop · from $54

Distance to downtown

ZUN • 0.7 mi

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Indianapolis to Chicago Trains

Flights

1h 09m

$79 one-way$128 round-trip

Nonstop · from $1281 stop · from $84

Distance to downtown

ORD • 15.9 mi

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Indianapolis to Chicago Flights

FAQs for booking trains from Indianapolis to Chicago

See available tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago for this week that start at $29 one-way.

The quickest train available from Indianapolis will take 3h 30m to arrive in Chicago. Travel time can vary by 1h 03m, so prioritize nonstop options for the quickest arrival. OurBus is one of the fastest options available.