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How to get fromIndianapolis to Louisianaby bus, shuttle, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Louisiana by bus, shuttle, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus Palmyra
    7h 32m
    $44–80

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Quincy Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Quincy Amtrak Station to Louisianataxi taxi
    11h 30m
    $280–487

  3. Drive 295 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Louisianacar car 295 mi
    5h 4m
    $54–78

  4. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane IND - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Louisiana, MOshuttle bus
    8h 23m
    $126–493

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IND - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus
    8h 15m
    $100–614

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

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 340.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Louisiana. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to NORTH HANLEY station, walk to St. Louis, take the shuttle to Bowling Green, Mo, then take the shuttle to Louisiana, MO. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Quincy Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Louisiana.

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