There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane IND - STL
3h 53m$101–573Drive 232.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louiscar 232.9 mi
3h 55m$43–62Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
5h 15m$45–88Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to St. Louis232.9 mi
3h 55m
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and St. Louis is 243 miles. The road distance is 234.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 5h 15m.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis is 1h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 9:21 AM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 8:21 AM in St. Louis.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis is 234 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St. Louis.
There are 525+ hotels available in St. Louis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and St. Louis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


