There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lee's Summit by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train via St. Louis
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from St. Louis to Lee's Summit Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
9h 48m$119–242Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
11h 26m$79–147Drive 475.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Lee's Summitcar 475.4 mi
8h 3m$87–126Fly from Indianapolis, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IND - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Stationtrain
7h 6m$659–1,017Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lee's Summit Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
12h 6m$158–331Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lee's Summit Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
16h 5m$234–489Train to Purdue University Airport, fly
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAF - MCI
11h 33m$133–615
Indianapolis to Lee's Summit by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Lee's Summit is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Lee's Summit is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs $650 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Lee's Summit. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via St Louis Bus Station, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Lee's Summit station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Lee's Summit Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Lee's Summit is 501 miles. The road distance is 478.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lee's Summit without a car is to bus and train via St. Louis which takes 9h 48m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Indianapolis to Lee's Summit, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lee's Summit is to bus which takes 11h 26m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $490 and takes 16h 5m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lee's Summit, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Lee's Summit Station via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Lee's Summit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Lee's Summit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lee's Summit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lee's Summit is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 4:59 PM in Indianapolis and 3:59 PM in Lee's Summit.
Indianapolis to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Lee's Summit is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Indianapolis to Lee's Summit.
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