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Trip Overview

The train between Indianapolis and East Saint Louis takes 14h 22m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Indianapolis to East Saint Louis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 22m
Duration
479 mi
Distance
$310
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Indianapolis to East Saint Louis train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Indianapolis and East Saint Louis. The service departs Indianapolis at 6:25 AM in the morning, which arrives into East Saint Louis at 19:47:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro St. Louis14h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro St. Louis14h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro St. Louis14h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Indianapolis to East Saint Louis? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Indianapolis to East Saint Louis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 479.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 22m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and East Saint Louis, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Indianapolis to 5TH & MISSOURI station via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 11h 2m.

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