There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
3h 55m$35–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
10h 46m$76–547Drive 241.8 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to St. Louis241.8 mi
4h$45–64Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- 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
4h 26m$87–566Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- 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
4h 53m$183–516
Indiana to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to St. Louis is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to St. Louis is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Indiana and St. Louis is 243 miles. The road distance is 243.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $120.
The bus from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) to St Louis Bus Station takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Indiana to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to St. Louis is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $550 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to St. Louis via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 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
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 6:12 PM in Indiana and 5:12 PM in St. Louis.
Indiana to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to St. Louis is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Indiana to St. Louis.
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