Bus Tickets from Indianapolis to Elgin, IL, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Downtown Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Indianapolis to Elgin, IL, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$59
Average bus trip duration8h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:15am
Distance197 miles (317 km)
Latest bus departure9:30am

Indianapolis to Elgin Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Elgin, IL, US was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of $38

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 $38 to $58 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 $38 which is on 2025-08-07.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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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