There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwood to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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 St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
6h 17m$42–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kirkwood Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
12h 7m$262–418Drive 254.6 mi
- Drive from Kirkwood to Indianapoliscar 254.6 mi
4h 19m$47–68Fly
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane STL - IND
6h 56m$866–906
Kirkwood to Indianapolis by train and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kirkwood to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kirkwood to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kirkwood station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkwood station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Kirkwood Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Kirkwood and Indianapolis is 257 miles. The road distance is 256.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kirkwood to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Kirkwood to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Kirkwood to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Kirkwood to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kirkwood Station.
The best way to get from Kirkwood to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $420 and takes 12h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $860 - $910 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Kirkwood, MO, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kirkwood Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kirkwood Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Kirkwood to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Kirkwood. It is currently 2:46 AM in Kirkwood and 3:46 AM in Indianapolis.
Kirkwood to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirkwood to Indianapolis is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Kirkwood to Indianapolis.
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