Bus and Coach from Indianapolis to Chicago: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Indianapolis to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£25

tomorrow

£22

Sunday

£23

Monday

£25

Tuesday

£22

Wednesday

£25

Thursday

£31

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	21:35	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 05/12/2025 21:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Greyhound US	4h 0m	20:00	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 05/12/2025 20:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Greyhound US	5h 0m	06:40	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	10:40	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 05/12/2025 06:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	4h 35m	20:00	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	23:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 05/12/2025 20:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	3h 25m	03:15	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 05/12/2025 03:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 0m	20:00	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 06/12/2025 20:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 25m	03:15	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 06/12/2025 03:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	3h 15m	21:35	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 06/12/2025 21:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 35m	16:45	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	19:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 06/12/2025 16:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Greyhound US	3h 50m	10:50	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	13:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 06/12/2025 10:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 0m	20:00	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 07/12/2025 20:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 15m	21:35	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 07/12/2025 21:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 25m	03:15	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 07/12/2025 03:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 50m	05:10	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 07/12/2025 05:10:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Greyhound US	4h 15m	05:10	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	08:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 07/12/2025 05:10:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 25m	03:15	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 08/12/2025 03:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	3h 15m	21:35	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 08/12/2025 21:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Greyhound US	4h 0m	20:00	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 08/12/2025 20:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 30m	09:30	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 08/12/2025 09:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound US	5h 0m	06:40	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	10:40	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 08/12/2025 06:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 50m	10:50	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	13:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 09/12/2025 10:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Greyhound US	4h 0m	20:00	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 09/12/2025 20:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 15m	21:35	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 09/12/2025 21:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 30m	08:35	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	11:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 09/12/2025 08:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 35m	16:45	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	19:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 09/12/2025 16:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 50m	10:50	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	13:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 10/12/2025 10:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Greyhound US	4h 0m	20:00	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 10/12/2025 20:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 30m	08:35	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	11:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 10/12/2025 08:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 35m	16:45	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	19:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 10/12/2025 16:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	3h 15m	21:35	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 10/12/2025 21:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 55m	03:15	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 11/12/2025 03:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 30m	09:30	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 11/12/2025 09:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 45m	13:30	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	16:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 11/12/2025 13:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Greyhound US	3h 50m	05:10	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	08:00	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 11/12/2025 05:10:00 to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Greyhound US	4h 15m	05:10	Indianapolis	Central Coach Station	08:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Coach Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 11/12/2025 05:10:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Indianapolis to Chicago is £22 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Indianapolis and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 54 daily coaches from Indianapolis to Chicago. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 91 coaches from Indianapolis to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Chicago, with 48 offers.

Facts about coaches from Indianapolis to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 39 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Chicago starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	2h 15m
Earliest Coach	03:15
Latest Coach	21:35
Daily Bus Connections	39 Ø
Distance	265.8 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Indianapolis to Chicago

Every day, 39 buses from 2 coach companies leave Indianapolis for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£25

Saturday 06/12

£22

Sunday 07/12

£23

Monday 08/12

£25

Tuesday 09/12

£22

Wednesday 10/12

£28

Thursday 11/12

£31

Friday 12/12

£23

Saturday 13/12

£28

Sunday 14/12

£23

Monday 15/12

£23

Tuesday 16/12

£24

Wednesday 17/12

£29

Thursday 18/12

£25

Friday 19/12

£25

Saturday 20/12

£26

Sunday 21/12

£26

Monday 22/12

£28

Tuesday 23/12

£26

Wednesday 24/12

£28

Thursday 25/12

£30

Friday 26/12

£27

Saturday 27/12

£28

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Indianapolis to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Indianapolis to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £22, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Indianapolis to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £25.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago, with £22. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

How to save money travelling from Indianapolis to Chicago

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 Indianapolis to Chicago 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 Indianapolis to Chicago, 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 Indianapolis to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Indianapolis and Chicago.

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Central Coach Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Indianapolis to Chicago bus

How much does a Indianapolis - Chicago coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Indianapolis - Chicago bus trip is available from £22 and takes 3h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Indianapolis to Chicago is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £57. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Indianapolis to Chicago is offered by roughly 39 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chicago from Indianapolis take?

The quickest coach from Indianapolis to Chicago is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £28. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Indianapolis to Chicago?

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Indianapolis at 03:15. 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 Indianapolis to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Indianapolis at 21:35. 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 Indianapolis - Chicago route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Indianapolis and Chicago 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 bus to Chicago from Indianapolis?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Indianapolis Chicago 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 Indianapolis Chicago 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 Indianapolis to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Indianapolis and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Indianapolis and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!