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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Indianapolis Bus Station | Shell Station | No tags | |||||
| Indianapolis Bus Station | Shell Station | No tags | |||||
| Indianapolis Bus Station | Shell Station | No tags | |||||
| Indianapolis Bus Station | Shell Station | No tags | |||||
| Indianapolis Bus Station | Shell Station | No tags |
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Get from Indianapolis to Elgin
The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Indianapolis to Elgin, IL, US: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Indianapolis - Elgin, IL, US
How much does a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Elgin cost?
The bus ticket price from Indianapolis to Elgin starts at US$27. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Indianapolis to Elgin is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Elgin?
The average travel time between Indianapolis and Elgin is around 8h, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 317 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Indianapolis and Elgin?
The number of buses from Indianapolis to Elgin can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Indianapolis to Elgin by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Indianapolis to Elgin?
When taking the bus from Indianapolis to Elgin, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Elgin, IL, US was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$25To 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$25 to US$86 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$25, which is on 2025-11-05.
Usually FlixBus 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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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Indianapolis to Elgin will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
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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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