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How to get fromIndianapolis to Lake Ozarkby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lake Ozark by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Lake Ozarktaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    $209–305

  2. Drive  398.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Lake Ozarkcar car 398.2 mi
    7h 17m
    $73–105

  3. Fly Indianapolis to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane IND - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lake Ozarkcar car
    7h 1m
    $83–460

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Lake Ozarktaxi taxi
    9h 46m
    $174–245

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane IND - SGF
    2. Drive from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Ozarkcar car
    8h 2m
    $100–499

  6. Bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    4. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lake Ozarkcar car
    8h 37m
    $86–340

Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lake Ozark, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Lake Ozark. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, take the train to Jefferson City Station, then take the taxi to Lake Ozark. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to Lake Ozark in around 7h 17m.

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