GRAPHIC: Lauren Chapman

Indianapolis

to Chicago

By train:

Estimated travel time: 4 hours, 55 minutes

Cost: $38 one-way economy ticket

Frequency of departure: 6 a.m. (ET) from Indianapolis, 5:45 p.m. (CT) from Chicago

By highway:

Estimated travel time: 2 hours, 57 minutes (does not include delays from traffic or construction)

Cost: $19-$60 one-day rental, $25.50 (for gas only if driving vehicle)

Frequency of departure: No limits

By airplane:

Estimated travel time: 1 hour

Cost: $116-$211

Frequency of departure: Near hourly from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.