Bus Indianapolis to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

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.

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Thursday

$28

Friday

$27

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Sunday

$26

Monday

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 0m	6:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/10/2026 6:40:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	3h 40m	12:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/10/2026 12:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Greyhound US	3h 35m	5:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/10/2026 5:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	3h 55m	8:10 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/10/2026 8:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 25m	3:15 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/10/2026 3:15:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 0m	6:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/11/2026 6:40:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	3h 40m	12:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/11/2026 12:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Greyhound US	3h 35m	5:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/11/2026 5:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	4h 20m	8:10 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	11:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/11/2026 8:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	3h 25m	3:15 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/11/2026 3:15:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 0m	6:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/13/2026 6:40:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Greyhound US	3h 35m	5:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/13/2026 5:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Greyhound US	3h 40m	12:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/13/2026 12:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 55m	3:15 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/13/2026 3:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 20m	8:10 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	11:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/13/2026 8:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 36 daily buses from Indianapolis to Chicago. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 28 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 39 buses from Indianapolis to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Chicago, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/13/2026 costs just $26, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 31 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Chicago starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Bus	3:15 AM
Latest Bus	9:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	31 Ø
Distance	165.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Chicago

Every day, 31 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 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$37

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$28

Friday 09/11

$27

Saturday 09/12

$29

Sunday 09/13

$26

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$33

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$27

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$27

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

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 $26, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Chicago, with $26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.

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.

Greyhound US from Indianapolis to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$26
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Bus	5:20 AM
Last Bus	5:35 PM
Daily Connections	20 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

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.

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Central Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus 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 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 $26 and takes 4h 0m 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 $26 and $72. 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 31 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 $34. 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 9:55 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 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 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 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

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!