There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
4h 38m$47–68Drive 247.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoocar 247.4 mi
4h 8m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
11h 29m$261–408Fly
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane IND - STL
6h 27m$95–605
Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Saint Louis Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at FOREST PARK DEBALIVIERE station via Chicago Union Station and CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Saint Louis Zoo is 250 miles. The road distance is 248.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $410 and takes 11h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $650 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Saint Louis Zoo, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, and FOREST PARK DEBALIVIERE station in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Saint Louis Zoo is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 8:21 PM in Indianapolis and 7:21 PM in Saint Louis Zoo.
Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Indianapolis to Saint Louis Zoo.
There are 570+ hotels available in Saint Louis Zoo.