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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 go from Indianapolis to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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
I didn’t get to have an experience with Amtrak . I was booked on a greyhound bus but didn’t find out until I got to the terminal. There was nothing in the booking that let me know that I would be riding a bus home. If I had known I would have to ride greyhound I would’ve made other arrangements.
Kent W.
The people were very good. The train was pretty clean and restrooms good. Other than getting off and arriving a little late, and masks not being required, I enjoyed the trip.
Gary W.
The bus did not appear. We'd save to take another one and a half hour later.
Rogelio T.
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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 Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $34To 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 $34 to $239 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 $58 which is on 2025-11-13.
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 $37 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $31. 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 55m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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