Trains tickets from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN

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TomorrowDec 23
TueDec 24
from $44
WedDec 25
from $78
ThuDec 26
from $31
FriDec 27
from $94
SatDec 28
from $44
SunDec 29
from $94
MonDec 30
from $94

Next departures to Indianapolis

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: December 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Train Chicago to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$76
Average train trip duration7h 55m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:50am
Distance165 miles (266 km)
Latest train departure5:55pm

Chicago to Indianapolis Trains

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12/20
$125
12/21
$270
Today
$107
12/23
$125
12/24
$44
12/25
$78
12/26
$31
12/27
$94
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Indianapolis was searched and found on Dec 26, 2024 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Indianapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $309 for a train ticket from Chicago to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2024-12-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and Indianapolis is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Indianapolis.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Indianapolis you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Indianapolis, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Indianapolis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Indianapolis to Chicago

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