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Which bus from Chicago to Indianapolis is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Chicago to Indianapolis. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£27
tomorrow
£22
Thursday
£23
Friday
£24
Saturday
£23
Sunday
£24
Monday
£23

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 30m 23:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 04:15 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £27
Greyhound US 4h 25m 22:50 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 04:15 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £28
Greyhound US 4h 5m 23:10 Chicago Canal & Van Buren 04:15 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £28
FlixBus 3h 45m 13:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 18:15 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £29
FlixBus 3h 25m 19:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 00:05 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 30m 23:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 04:15 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £22
Greyhound US 3h 35m 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 10:45 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £23
Greyhound US 4h 25m 22:50 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 04:15 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 3h 30m 08:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:55 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware  Economy £26
FlixBus 3h 45m 13:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 18:15 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 30m 08:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:55 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £23
FlixBus 3h 25m 19:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 00:05 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £23
FlixBus 3h 45m 13:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 18:15 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £24
Greyhound US 3h 35m 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 10:45 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £26
Greyhound US 4h 10m 09:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 15:05 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 25m 19:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 00:05 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £24
FlixBus 3h 30m 08:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:55 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £25
Greyhound US 3h 30m 23:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 04:15 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £25
FlixBus 3h 45m 13:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 18:15 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware  Economy £27
Greyhound US 3h 35m 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 10:45 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 40m 18:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 23:20 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £23
Greyhound US 3h 30m 23:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 04:15 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 3h 45m 13:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 18:15 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £24
FlixBus 3h 25m 19:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 00:05 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £24
Greyhound US 3h 35m 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 10:45 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 30m 08:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:55 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £24
FlixBus 3h 45m 13:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 18:15 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £24
Greyhound US 3h 30m 23:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 04:15 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £24
FlixBus 3h 40m 18:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 23:20 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £25
Greyhound US 3h 35m 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 10:45 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Indianapolis via Merrillville, IN, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      19:40
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      20:25
      Merrillville, IN
      Starbucks
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      20:30
      Merrillville, IN
      Starbucks
      00:05
      Indianapolis
      Downtown Transit Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 30m 08:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:55 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £23
FlixBus 3h 45m 13:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 18:15 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £23
FlixBus 3h 40m 18:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 23:20 Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center  Economy £23
Greyhound US 3h 30m 23:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 04:15 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £23
Greyhound US 4h 50m 12:40 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 18:30 Indianapolis Central Coach Station  Economy £23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chicago to Indianapolis is £21 on 12/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Chicago and Indianapolis?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Chicago to Indianapolis. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 53 daily coaches from Chicago to Indianapolis. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 34 daily coaches between Chicago and Indianapolis.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 113 coaches from Chicago to Indianapolis, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Indianapolis, with 20 offers.

All facts for Chicago to Indianapolis bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel daily 43 times by bus from Chicago to Indianapolis in one click. Book your Chicago to Indianapolis bus ticket starting from £21!

Cheapest Bus £21
Fastest Bus 4h 5m
Earliest Coach 08:25
Latest Coach 23:45
Daily Bus Connections 43 Ø
Distance 265.8 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Indianapolis?

Every day, 43 buses from 2 coach companies leave Chicago for Indianapolis. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

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

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 £21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Chicago to Indianapolis. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Indianapolis, with £21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Chicago to Indianapolis are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Chicago to Indianapolis?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Chicago to Indianapolis timetable.

FlixBus from Chicago to Indianapolis

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £23
Fastest Coach 4h 25m
Earliest Coach 08:25
Last Coach 19:40
Daily Connections 24 Ø
Found on 05/05/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Indianapolis

Here is a map with all coach stations in Chicago and Indianapolis. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Chicago to Indianapolis

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Chicago to Indianapolis. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Chicago to Indianapolis bus

How much does a Chicago Indianapolis coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Chicago Indianapolis bus trip is available from £21 and takes 4h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £21 to £49. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Indianapolis.

How many connections are available for the Chicago Indianapolis route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Chicago to Indianapolis is offered by roughly 43 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Indianapolis from Chicago take?

The quickest coach from Chicago to Indianapolis is provided by Greyhound US and takes 4h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus to Indianapolis departs from Chicago at 08:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Chicago to Indianapolis?

The latest bus to Indianapolis departs from Chicago at 23:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Chicago Indianapolis route?

Passengers looking to travel from Chicago to Indianapolis can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

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

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 bus for the Chicago Indianapolis bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Chicago to Indianapolis?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 43 daily trips between Chicago and Indianapolis. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Indianapolis?

Prices and availability for 43 trips between Chicago and Indianapolis change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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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