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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Osage Beach by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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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 Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    $208–306

  2. Drive 401 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Osage Beachcar car 401 mi
    7h 20m
    $74–106

  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 Osage Beachcar car
    6h 50m
    $89–441

  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 Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    9h 52m
    $218–296

  5. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Champaignbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesvilleshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesville to Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    12h 1m
    $315–395

  6. 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 Osage Beachcar car
    7h 42m
    $104–487

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

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    3. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Osage Beachcar car
    8h 22m
    $89–372

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

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Indianapolis to Osage Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 412.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Osage Beach. 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 Osage Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to Osage Beach in around 7h 20m.

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