There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND) by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Indianapolis
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane STL - IND
3h 20m$100–600Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
7h 11m$39–76Fly to Purdue University Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane STL - LAF
- Take a shuttle bus from McCutcheon Hall on McCutcheon to Indianapolis Airport
6h 23m$83–441Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Indianapolis-IND242.7 mi
4h 7mDrive 242.7 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND)car 242.7 mi
4h 7m$45–64
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND). However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Indianapolis Airport via St Louis Bus Station and Ctc-A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 229 miles. The road distance is 244.1 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Indianapolis (IND), including transfers and time at the airport.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 11m.
There is no direct flight from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport Airport to Indianapolis Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 20m and has one stopover.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Indianapolis Airport (IND), 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
- 3h 47m
- 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 33m
- 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
- $100–600
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
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from McCutcheon Hall on McCutcheon to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from McCutcheon Hall on McCutcheon to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $15–24
- Adult
- $26–29
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-IND
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 1h ahead of St. Louis Airport (STL). It is currently 2:40 AM in St. Louis Airport (STL) and 3:40 AM in Indianapolis Airport (IND).
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Indianapolis Airport (IND).
American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta offer flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport Airport to Indianapolis Airport.
There are 826+ hotels available in Indianapolis Airport (IND).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Indianapolis Airport (IND). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.