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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 September at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Indianapolis to Elgin, IL, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$46
Average bus trip duration8h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure03:15
Distance197 miles
Latest bus departure09:30

Indianapolis to Elgin Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Indianapolis - Elgin, IL, US

  1. What's the distance between Indianapolis and Elgin by coach?

    The journey from Indianapolis to Elgin by coach covers an approximate distance of 197 miles (317 km).

  2. How can I get from Indianapolis to Elgin without driving?

    You can reach Elgin from Indianapolis by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Elgin, IL, US was searched and found on 1 Sept 2025 with a price of US$61

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

You can expect to pay from US$61 to US$87 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Elgin, IL, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$61, which is on 2025-09-01.

Usually Greyhound 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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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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