There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
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Fly to Indianapolis
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane STL - IND
4h 26m$106–606Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
5h 50m$37–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
12h 20m$152–322Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Indianapolis250.5 mi
4h 14mDrive 250.5 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapoliscar 250.5 mi
4h 14m$46–66Fly to Purdue University Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane STL - LAF
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
7h 20m$94–459
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Indianapolis via St. Louis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Indianapolis is 244 miles. The road distance is 251.9 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 50m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- 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 St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of St. Louis Airport (STL). It is currently 9:18 AM in St. Louis Airport (STL) and 10:18 AM in Indianapolis.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Indianapolis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.