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TodayAug 10
from $62
TomorrowAug 11
from $39
TueAug 12
from $36
WedAug 13
from $38
ThuAug 14
from $38
FriAug 15
from $39
SatAug 16
from $38
SunAug 17
from $38

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Indianapolis

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/08
$41
08/09
$35
Today
$49
08/11
$31
08/12
$29
08/13
$30
08/14
$30
08/15
$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Indianapolis was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Indianapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $102 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-08-12.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Indianapolis, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Indianapolis will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Indianapolis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis

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Train from Chicago to Indianapolis

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