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TodayApr 25
TomorrowApr 26
from $68
SunApr 27
MonApr 28
from $68
TueApr 29
WedApr 30
ThuMay 1
from $57
FriMay 2

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Indianapolis to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$35
Average train trip duration5h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance165 miles (266 km)

Indianapolis to Chicago Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/23
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04/24
$238
Today
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04/26
$68
04/27
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04/28
$68
04/29
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $68

To 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 $68 to $238 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 $68 which is on 2025-04-26.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Indianapolis and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Indianapolis to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Chicago?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The 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 $35 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $30. 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 4h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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