Indiana has 10 Amtrak stations that provide train service to cities such as Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, Orlando, and Miami. Stations are concentrated in northern and central parts of the state, and there’s a stop in Indianapolis. Browse the full list of Indiana Amtrak stations and routes below to learn more.
Note that the Hoosier State route is no longer running and the Michigan City Station permanently closed on April 4, 2022.
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Indiana Amtrak Stations
Indiana Amtrak Routes
- Cardinal (Chicago-NYC)
- Floridian (Chicago-Miami)
- Lake Shore Limited (Chicago-Boston-NYC)
- Wolverine (Chicago-Detroit)
Tips and Things to Know
- Trains on the Cardinal route only run three days per week (including to and from Indianapolis).
- All Indiana trains travel to Chicago, which is a major transfer hub to other Amtrak routes, including to the scenic California Zephyr, Empire Builder and Southwest Chief routes.
- Travel to Elkhart to visit the National New York Central Railroad Museum.
- The Crowne Plaza Hotel is in Indianapolis’ former Union Station, which is next to the Amtrak station.
- The Indianapolis Amrak station is in a very walkable area near sports arenas, museums, the convention center, and one of the oldest bars in Indiana (Slippery Noodle Inn).
- The South Bend station is near the Notre Dame University (rideshare or taxi needed).
- Wabash College is a 20-minute walk from the Crawfordsville Amtrak station.
- Purdue University is a 20-minute walk away from the Lafayette Amtrak station.
- The Hammond-Whiting station is next to Lake Michigan and you can walk to nearby Whihala Beach.
FAQ
Which Amtrak routes run through Indiana?
The Cardinal, Floridian, Lake Shore Limited and Wolverine Amtrak routes travel through and stop in Indiana. The Cardinal travels between Chicago and New York City via West Virginia, the Floridian travels between Chicago and Miami, the Lake Shore Limited travels between Chicago, Boston, and New York City. And the Wolverine is the Chicago-Detroit route.
Is there a train from Indiana to Illinois?
Yes. Trains on all routes that travel through Indiana go to Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is the only station in Illinois you can reach by train.
Where does Amtrak go to out of Indianapolis?
Trains departing Indianapolis travel Northwest to cities such as Crawfordsville, Lafayette, and Chicago. In the other direction, trains travel through Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia and cities in the Northeast.
What is the Indianapolis to Chicago train schedule?
Indianapolis to Chicago trains operate three days per week. You’ll need to select a different departure date if you don’t see the Cardinal train option when booking your tickets. Departure time is 6 a.m. (subject to change, visit Amtrak.com for current schedules). For more travel options and a faster ride, you can ride FlixBus.
Can you take a train from Indiana to Las Vegas?
No. Las Vegas does not have any train service at this time. The best car-free and plane-free option is to travel to Chicago by train or FlixBus, board the Southwest Chief train, and transfer to a shuttle at the Kingman, Arizona Amtrak station. Choose South Strip Transfer Terminal (LVT) as your destination when booking your Amtrak tickets for the shuttle connection.
What is the closest Amtrak station to Fort Wayne?
The closest Amtrak station to Fort Wayne is Waterloo on the Floridian and Lake Shore Limited routes. Drive time is about 30 minutes.
Does Lafayette, Indiana have Amtrak service?
Yes, Cardinal trains stop in Lafayette three days per week and travel to places such as Chicago, Indianapolis, West Virginia, Washington D.C. and New York City. The station is next to the Wabash River and is in walking distance of downtown Lafayette and Purdue University.
Are sleepers available on Indiana’s long-distance routes?
Yes, all Indiana Amtrak routes except the Wolverine have sleeper cars and the option to book a roomette or bedroom.
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