There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL) by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
4h 38m$39–72Train (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$156–321Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis to St. Louis-STL250.6 mi
4h 12mDrive 250.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL)car 250.6 mi
4h 12m$46–67Fly from Indianapolis
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane IND - STL
4h 56m$97–602Train to Purdue University Airport, fly
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane LAF - STL
7h 24m$100–510
Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL) by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to St. Louis Airport (STL) 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 St. Louis Airport (STL) station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station via Chicago Union Station and CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Indianapolis and St. Louis Airport (STL) is 257 miles. The road distance is 252 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL), including transfers.
Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 11h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $600 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and St. Louis Airport (STL), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- 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
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis to St. Louis-STL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:19 PM in Indianapolis and 1:19 PM in St. Louis Airport (STL).
Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL) is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Indianapolis to St. Louis Airport (STL).
There are 525+ hotels available in St. Louis Airport (STL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indianapolis and St. Louis Airport (STL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





