There are 6 ways to get from Saint Joseph to Indianapolis by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from St. Joseph to Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCI - IND
6h 13m$676–1,035Drive 496.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Joseph to Indianapoliscar 496.2 mi
8h 28m$91–131Bus
- Take the bus from St. Joseph to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
11h 25m$94–183Bus, train
- Take the bus from St. Joseph to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
15h 47m$191–378Bus, train via Galesburg
- Take the bus from St. Joseph to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
13h 10m$149–293Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from St. Joseph to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
16h 15m$224–453
Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Joseph to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Joseph to Indianapolis is to bus and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $650 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Joseph to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Saint Joseph and Indianapolis is 545 miles. The road distance is 499.1 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Joseph to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Saint Joseph to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Saint Joseph to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Joseph station.
Saint Joseph to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Saint Joseph. It is currently 8:22 PM in Saint Joseph and 9:22 PM in Indianapolis.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Joseph to Indianapolis is 499 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Saint Joseph to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Saint Joseph, MO, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from St. Joseph to Indianapolis Union Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Joseph to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from St. Joseph to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from St. Joseph to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from St. Joseph to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from St. Joseph to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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