How to Travel from

Indianapolis to Porter

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Indianapolis Porter

How to Get from Indianapolis to Porter

Plane

2 h 10 min

Select a Ticket

Car

15 h 43 min

from $82

Rideshare

15 h 43 min

from $19.58

Cheapest

By car (1 501 km)

15 h 43 min

1501 km.

from $82

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

15 h 43 min

1501 km.

from $19.58

Train

6 h 53 min

218 km.

from $105

Plane, Train

5 h 21 min

218 km.

from $230.28

Bus via Lafayette

4 h 44 min

218 km.

from $65.74

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Indianapolis to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$121.02–$382.16

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Indianapolis to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$121.02–$458.59

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Indianapolis to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$26.75–$121.02

South Shore Line

Phone:

+1 219-926-5744

Website:

mysouthshoreline.com/

Train from Van Buren St. to Dune

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.10–$11.46

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Gary

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$12.10–$114.65

Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$7.01–$89.17

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$8.92–$45.86

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Gary

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$33.12–$121.02

What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Porter?

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Porter is to drive which costs $28.26 - $42.39 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Porter?

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Porter is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $28.26 - $42.39 .

How far is it from Indianapolis to Porter?

The distance between Indianapolis and Porter is 282 km. The road distance is 258.2 km.

How do I travel from Indianapolis to Porter without a car?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Porter without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $23.91 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Porter?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Indianapolis to Porter, including transfers.

Train or bus from Indianapolis to Porter?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Porter is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $23.91 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40.22 - $130.43 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Porter?

Porter is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 03:02 in Indianapolis and 02:02 in Porter.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Porter?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Porter is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Indianapolis to Porter.

Where can I stay near Porter?

There are 100+ hotels available in Porter. Prices start at $41.75 per night.

Book in Porter

Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes

1800 West US Highway 20, Porter

Fine

8.2

Regency Inn

24085 U.S. Hwy 59 N, Porter

Average

6.1

Super 8 by Wyndham Kingwood Houston North

25627 Highway 59 N, Porter

Fine

8.2

All accommodation options in PorterAll hotels

Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana Dunes State Park is an Indiana State Park located in Porter County, Indiana, United States, 47 miles (75 km) east of Chicago. The park is bounded by Lake Michigan to the northwest and is surrounded by as well as within the authorized boundaries of Indiana Dunes National Park, a unit of the National Park Service; the NPS owns the water from the ordinary high water mark to 300 feet (91 m) offshore. The 1,530-acre (619 ha) Dunes Nature Preserve makes up the bulk of eastern part of the park, and includes most of the park's hiking trails and dune landscape. This was one of the first places Richard Lieber considered when establishing the Indiana State Park system. Like all Indiana state parks, there is a fee for entrance. Indiana Dunes State Park was established in 1925 and designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Indiana Dunes National Park is a national park of the United States located in northwestern Indiana managed by the National Park Service. It was authorized by Congress in 1966 as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and was redesignated as the nation's 61st national park on February 15, 2019. The park runs for about 20 miles (32 km) along the southern shore of Lake Michigan and covers 15,349 acres (6,212 ha). Along the lakefront, the eastern area is roughly the lake shore south to U. 12 or U. 20 between Michigan City, Indiana, on the east and the Cleveland-Cliffs steel plant on the west. This area's conservation scheme is enhanced by the older Indiana Dunes State Park. To the west of the steel plant lies West Beach and a small extension south of the steel mill continues west along Salt Creek to Indiana 249. The western area is roughly the shoreline south to U. 12 between the Burns Ditch west to Broadway in downtown Gary, Indiana. In addition, there are several outlying areas, including Pinhook Bog, in LaPorte County to the east; the Heron Rookery in Porter County, the center of the park; and the Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve and the Hobart Prairie Grove, both in Lake County, the western end of the park.

Cowles Bog

Cowles Bog is a 4,000-year-old wetland complex in Indiana Dunes National Park, near Chesterton, Indiana. It is named for Henry Chandler Cowles who did his pioneering work in ecology and ecological succession here. His work brought international attention to the area which led to efforts to preserve the Indiana Dunes. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1965, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2025. It contains bog, fen, marsh, wet meadow, swamp, and pond habitats.

Six ways to Travel from Indianapolis to Porter

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

United Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

South Shore Line

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Amtrak Thruway

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Porter?

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Porter?

How far is it from Indianapolis to Porter?

How do I travel from Indianapolis to Porter without a car?

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Porter?

Train or bus from Indianapolis to Porter?

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Porter?

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Porter?

Where can I stay near Porter?