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Compare all timetables for the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago

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
£34
tomorrow
£28
Tuesday
£28
Wednesday
£28
Thursday
£22
Friday
£22
Saturday
£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 50m 09:25 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 12:15 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £34
Greyhound US 4h 45m 09:25 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 13:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £47
Greyhound US 4h 20m 09:25 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 12:45 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £47
FlixBus 3h 0m 21:50 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 23:50 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £47
FlixBus 3h 20m 21:50 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 00:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £50

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 0m 06:40 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 10:40 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £28
FlixBus 3h 25m 03:15 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £29
FlixBus 3h 55m 08:10 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 11:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £29
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 15:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £30
Greyhound US 3h 35m 17:35 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 20:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £30

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 0m 06:40 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 10:40 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £28
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 15:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £29
Greyhound US 3h 35m 17:35 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 20:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £29
FlixBus 3h 25m 03:15 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £31
FlixBus 3h 0m 21:55 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 23:55 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £31

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 50m 10:25 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 13:15 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £28
Greyhound US 5h 0m 06:40 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 10:40 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £31
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 15:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £31
FlixBus 3h 55m 08:05 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 11:00 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £31
FlixBus 4h 25m 08:05 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 11:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Chicago via Lafayette, IN, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      3h 35m
      0
      17:35
      Indianapolis
      Central Coach Station
      19:00
      Lafayette, IN
      Next to CityBus Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 5m
      0
      19:05
      Lafayette, IN
      Next to CityBus Center
      20:10
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 0m 06:40 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 10:40 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £22
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 15:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £24
FlixBus 4h 25m 08:05 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 11:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £25
FlixBus 3h 55m 08:05 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 11:00 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 3h 55m 03:15 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 06:10 Chicago Downtown 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
Greyhound US 5h 0m 06:40 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 10:40 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £22
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 15:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 3h 55m 03:15 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 3h 45m 13:30 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 16:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 3h 45m 16:10 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 50m 10:25 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 13:15 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £23
Greyhound US 3h 35m 17:35 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 20:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £25
FlixBus 3h 0m 21:50 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 23:50 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £26
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 Indianapolis Central Coach Station 15:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 4h 25m 08:05 Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 11:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £28

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Indianapolis to Chicago is £20 on 26/10/2026. 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.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 41 daily coaches from Indianapolis to Chicago. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 96 coaches from Indianapolis to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Chicago, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Indianapolis to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 29 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Chicago starting from £20!

Cheapest Bus £20
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Coach 09:25
Latest Coach 21:50
Daily Bus Connections 29 Ø
Distance 265.8 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Indianapolis to Chicago

Every day, 29 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 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
£30
Monday 02/11
£27
Tuesday 03/11
£28
Wednesday 04/11
£28
Thursday 05/11
£23
Friday 06/11
£22
Saturday 07/11
£23
Sunday 08/11
£26
Monday 09/11
£24
Tuesday 10/11
£22
Wednesday 11/11
£23
Thursday 12/11
£22
Friday 13/11
£21
Saturday 14/11
£29
Sunday 15/11
£27
Monday 16/11
£23
Tuesday 17/11
£23
Wednesday 18/11
£26
Thursday 19/11
£23
Friday 20/11
£33
Saturday 21/11
£31
Sunday 22/11

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 £21, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Indianapolis to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £26.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago, with £21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

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.

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 £20 and takes 4h 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 £20 to £79. 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 29 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 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. 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 09:25. 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 Indianapolis to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Indianapolis at 21:50. 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.

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

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 29 daily trips between Indianapolis and Chicago. 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 Indianapolis to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 29 trips between Indianapolis and Chicago 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 Indianapolis to Chicago

Economy
Economy

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

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