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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 FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.
today
$32
tomorrow
$32
Monday
$27
Tuesday
$27
Wednesday
$27
Thursday
$28
Friday
$35

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 55m 8:10 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $32
FlixBus 3h 35m 4:45 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 7:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $32
Greyhound US 5h 0m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:40 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $32
FlixBus 3h 25m 3:15 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $33
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 55m 3:15 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $32
Greyhound US 5h 0m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:40 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $32
FlixBus 3h 15m 9:55 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 12:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $34
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $34
Greyhound US 3h 35m 5:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $34

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 9:55 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 12:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $27
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $28
Greyhound US 3h 35m 5:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $28
FlixBus 3h 30m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 12:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $29
FlixBus 4h 0m 4:45 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 7:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $29

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 9:55 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 12:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $27
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $27
Greyhound US 3h 35m 5:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $27
FlixBus 3h 55m 3:15 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $28
FlixBus 3h 30m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 12:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $28

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 9:55 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 12:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $27
Greyhound US 3h 35m 5:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $27
FlixBus 3h 30m 9:30 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 12:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $28
FlixBus 3h 45m 1:30 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 4:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $28
Greyhound US 5h 0m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:40 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $28

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 55m 3:15 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $28
FlixBus 4h 20m 8:10 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 11:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $29
Greyhound US 5h 0m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:40 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $29
FlixBus 3h 25m 3:15 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $31
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $31

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 25m 3:15 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 3h 35m 4:45 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 7:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 3h 55m 3:15 AM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $35
Greyhound US 5h 0m 6:40 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 10:40 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $35
Greyhound US 3h 40m 12:35 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Chicago via Merrillville, IN, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Indianapolis
      Downtown Transit Center
      4:55 AM
      Merrillville, IN
      Starbucks
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      0h 40m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Merrillville, IN
      Starbucks
      5:40 AM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $3

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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 42 daily buses from Indianapolis to Chicago. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 21 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 93 buses from Indianapolis to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Chicago, with 20 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/29/2026 costs just $27, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 34 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Chicago starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus $27
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Bus 3:15 AM
Latest Bus 5:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 34 Ø
Distance 165.2 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Chicago

Every day, 34 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$32
Sunday 07/26
$35
Monday 07/27
$35
Tuesday 07/28
$29
Wednesday 07/29
$27
Thursday 07/30
$29
Friday 07/31
$35
Saturday 08/01
$37
Sunday 08/02
$35
Monday 08/03
$35
Tuesday 08/04
$31
Wednesday 08/05
$29
Thursday 08/06
$30
Friday 08/07
$31
Saturday 08/08
$33
Sunday 08/09
$31
Monday 08/10
$32
Tuesday 08/11
$34
Wednesday 08/12
$30
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
$31
Saturday 08/15

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 $27, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago, with $27. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

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 buses from Indianapolis to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Indianapolis to Chicago

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

FlixBus from Indianapolis to Chicago

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $27
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Bus 3:15 AM
Last Bus 4:45 PM
Daily Connections 19 Ø
Found on 6/30/2026

Greyhound US from Indianapolis to Chicago

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $27
Fastest Bus 2h 35m
Earliest Bus 5:20 AM
Last Bus 5:35 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 6/30/2026

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all 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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 2h 35m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $79. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

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

Every day, the Indianapolis to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 34 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Indianapolis to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Indianapolis starts at 3:15 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 Indianapolis to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for Chicago starts at 5:35 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 Indianapolis Chicago route?

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

What can I take with me on the Indianapolis to Chicago 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 Indianapolis Chicago 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 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 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 Indianapolis to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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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