There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Kirkwood by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
5h 58m$42–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kirkwood Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
11h 50m$118–281Drive 255.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Kirkwoodcar 255.2 mi
4h 18m$47–68Fly
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane IND - STL
6h 57m$866–906
Indianapolis to Kirkwood by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Kirkwood is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Kirkwood is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Kirkwood. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Kirkwood @ Adams Sb via North Hanley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Kirkwood station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Kirkwood Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Kirkwood is 274 miles. The road distance is 256.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Kirkwood without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Indianapolis to Kirkwood, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Kirkwood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Kirkwood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Kirkwood is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 11h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $860 - $910 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Kirkwood, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Kirkwood Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kirkwood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Kirkwood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Kirkwood is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 11:50 AM in Indianapolis and 10:50 AM in Kirkwood.
Indianapolis to Kirkwood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Kirkwood is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Indianapolis to Kirkwood.
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