There are 8 ways to get from Indiana to Meramec Caverns by bus, taxi, car, train, plane, or shuttle
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Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washington
- Take the taxi from Washington to Meramec Caverns
6h 35m$128–213Drive 306.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Meramec Caverns306.3 mi
5h 9m$56–81Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)MDW - STL
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Sullivan, MO
6h 14m$234–734Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Amtrak Station
- Take the taxi from Washington Amtrak Station to Meramec Caverns
6h 39m$122–179Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Sullivan, MO
7h 8m$192–247Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)ORD - STL
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Sullivan, MO
6h 40m$290–664Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, drive
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)ORD - TBN
- Drive from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Meramec Caverns
5h 57m$109–395Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)ORD - COU
- Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Meramec Caverns
6h 45m$69–321
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Meramec Caverns is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Meramec Caverns is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Indiana and Meramec Caverns is 322 miles. The road distance is 308.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Meramec Caverns without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 35m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Indiana to Meramec Caverns, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Meramec Caverns is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Indiana to Meramec Caverns.
There are 21+ hotels available in Meramec Caverns.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Meramec Caverns, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Indiana to Meramec Caverns. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Washington, then take the taxi to Meramec Caverns. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to Meramec Caverns in around 5h 9m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Washington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- info@usaxonline.com
- Website
- usaxonline.com
Shuttle from St Louis International Airport to Sullivan, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $125–140
- Website
- https://usaxonline.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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