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Facts about the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 37 times every day by bus from Chicago to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Indianapolis starting from $30.99!

Cheapest Bus $30.99
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Bus 4:35 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 37 Ø
Distance 165.2 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Indianapolis

Every day, 37 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Indianapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/03/2023 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/03
$31
Monday 12/04
$31
Tuesday 12/05
$31
Wednesday 12/06
$33
Thursday 12/07
$33
Friday 12/08
$31
Saturday 12/09
$33
Sunday 12/10
$31
Monday 12/11
Tuesday 12/12
$31
Wednesday 12/13
Thursday 12/14
$31
Friday 12/15
$31
Saturday 12/16
$31
Sunday 12/17
$33
Monday 12/18
$31
Tuesday 12/19
Wednesday 12/20
$31
Thursday 12/21
$31
Friday 12/22
$31
Saturday 12/23
$31
Sunday 12/24
Monday 12/25
$31
Tuesday 12/26
$31
Wednesday 12/27
$31
Thursday 12/28
$31
Friday 12/29
$31
Saturday 12/30

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Indianapolis

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Indianapolis, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $31.00, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Indianapolis. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.00.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Indianapolis, with $31.00. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.00.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Indianapolis

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Indianapolis in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Indianapolis are also emptier.

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Indianapolis from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
  • Greyhound US
    4h 40m
    6:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    10:40 AM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    from $30.99
  • FlixBus
    4h 45m
    9:30 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    2:15 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from $30.99
  • Greyhound US
    4h 40m
    6:00 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:40 AM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    from $31.51
  • FlixBus
    4h 45m
    8:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    12:45 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from $32.99
  • Greyhound US
    5h 30m
    10:25 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    3:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    from $37.99
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    11:30 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    4:10 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from $37.99
  • Greyhound US
    5h 30m
    10:25 AM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    3:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    from $38.63
  • FlixBus
    4h 45m
    8:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    12:45 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from $39.99
  • Greyhound US
    6h 5m
    4:35 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    10:40 AM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    from $40.63
  • Greyhound US
    4h 50m
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    3:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    from $41.99
  • FlixBus
    4h 45m
    8:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    12:45 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    FlixBus
    Economy
    from $41.99
  • Greyhound US
    6h 5m
    4:35 AM
    Chicago
    10:40 AM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    from $45.78
  • Greyhound US
    4h 40m
    10:20 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    from $45.99
  • Greyhound US
    5h 15m
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    7:15 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    from $49.86

More bus companies that typically serve the route Chicago to Indianapolis

Bus schedules change all the time. The following offers are not available anymore for buses from Chicago to Indianapolis, but may come back in the future. Keep an eye on them!

  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    2:25 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    7:20 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 06/16/2023
    from $27.00
  • OurBus
    4h 35m
    8:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    12:35 PM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 05/26/2023
    Economy
    from $32.09
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    Van Galder
    6:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 05/08/2023
    Economy
    from $35.19
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    Van Galder
    6:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/17/2023
    Economy
    from $35.69
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    Van Galder
    6:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/17/2023
    Economy
    from $35.93
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    6:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Washington / Delaware
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 05/18/2023
    Economy
    from $36.81
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    6:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/21/2023
    from $37.00
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    6:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 05/12/2023
    from $40.00
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    6:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/21/2023
    from $41.00
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    Van Galder
    6:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/10/2023
    Economy
    from $44.35
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    3:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    7:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/23/2023
    from $45.00
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    Van Galder
    6:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/10/2023
    Economy
    from $49.90
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    3:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    7:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Downtown Transit Center
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/09/2023
    from $49.99
  • OurBus
    4h 55m
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    Van Galder
    6:55 PM
    Indianapolis
    Mile Square
    OurBus
    Temporarily not available: last found 04/03/2023
    Economy
    from $50.18

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Indianapolis

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Indianapolis are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 52 daily buses from Chicago to Indianapolis. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Chicago and Indianapolis.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon , with 132 buses from Chicago to Indianapolis, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Indianapolis, with 14 offers.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Indianapolis

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Indianapolis from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Indianapolis

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Indianapolis:

Cheapest Price $30.99
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Bus 4:35 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 34 Ø
Found on 12/2/2023

Find out more on our Greyhound US page.

FlixBus from Chicago to Indianapolis

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Indianapolis:

Cheapest Price $30.99
Fastest Bus 4h 20m
Earliest Bus 8:00 AM
Last Bus 1:30 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 12/2/2023

Find out more on our FlixBus page.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Indianapolis

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Indianapolis.

Stations
95th Red Line Station
W. 95th St 14,
Canal & Van Buren
S Canal St 310-320,
Cermak-Chinatown
S. Archer Ave. 2103,
Cumberland CTA
N Cumberland Ave 5800,
Greyhound Bus Station
West Harrison Street 630-670,
Harvey bus terminal
Park Ave 15400,
Polk St & Canal St
W Polk St between S Clinton St and S Canal St ,
Tornado Bus Company
S Kedzie Ave  2807 ,
Turimex Internacional
S California Ave 2139 ,
Union Station
S Canal St 225,
Van Galder
W Cermak Rd
W Cermak Rd 1001,
Stations
BP Gas Station 70/91
N Post Rd 2102,
Central Station
Downtown Transit Center
North Delaware St between E Market St and E Wabash St ,
Greyhound Bus Station
S Illinois St 350,
Mile Square
Monument Circle 2250,
N Alabama St
N Alabama St ,
S Keystone Avenue
S Keystone Avenue 3649 ,
Washington / Delaware
E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St ,

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Indianapolis? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Indianapolis? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Indianapolis bus

How much does a Chicago Indianapolis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30.99 and takes 4h 40m to reach Indianapolis. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Indianapolis?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30.99 and $67.10. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Indianapolis.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Indianapolis each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Indianapolis bus route is served by approximately 37 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Indianapolis take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Indianapolis is offered by Greyhound US and takes 4h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30.99. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Indianapolis from Chicago starts at 4:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Indianapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Indianapolis starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Indianapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Indianapolis, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Indianapolis?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Indianapolis by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Indianapolis bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Indianapolis bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Indianapolis bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Indianapolis

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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