St Louis to Indianapolis Trains

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Duration	14h 44m
Distance	243 miles
Average price	$97
Frequency	3/week

Trip overview

Train

St Louis

Indianapolis

The train between St Louis and Indianapolis takes 14h 44m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from St Louis to Indianapolis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Train

St. Louis Gateway Station
Chicago Union Station
Indianapolis

11h 34m

$78 - $115

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St Louis to Indianapolis train times

Trains run three times a week between St Louis and Indianapolis. The service departs St Louis at 07:55 in the morning, which arrives into Indianapolis at 23:39. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 14h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Amtrak

Departing Thursday, January 28, 2021

Departing Saturday, January 30, 2021

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Louis to Indianapolis? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Indianapolis?

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Is there a direct train between St Louis and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct train from St Louis station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis Gateway Station and arriving at Indianapolis Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

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How far is it from St Louis to Indianapolis?

The distance between St Louis and Indianapolis is 232 miles. The road distance is 243 miles.

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Where do I catch the St Louis to Indianapolis train from?

St Louis to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis Gateway Station.

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Where does the St Louis to Indianapolis train arrive?

St Louis to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis Amtrak Station.

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How do I get a train ticket from St Louis to Indianapolis?

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What is the time difference between St Louis and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of St Louis. It is currently 7:12 PM in St Louis and 8:12 PM in Indianapolis.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 723+ hotels available in Indianapolis. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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What companies run services between St Louis and Indianapolis?

You can take a train from St Louis to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 34m.

Train operators

Amtrak

Ave. Duration

5h 40m

Frequency

5 times a day

Estimated price

$40 - $60

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.