There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Gateway Arch by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus via LACLEDE'S LANDING station (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
4h 16m$47–83Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
4h 20m$40–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
11h 12m$84–434Drive 242.8 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Gateway Arch242.8 mi
4h 3m$45–64Fly
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)IND - STL
6h 8m$285–605
Indianapolis to Gateway Arch by bus, train, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Gateway Arch is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Gateway Arch is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $65.
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 Indianapolis to Gateway Arch. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Gateway Arch is 245 miles. The road distance is 244.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Gateway Arch without a car is to bus via LACLEDE'S LANDING station which takes 4h 16m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Indianapolis to Gateway Arch, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Gateway Arch is to bus via LACLEDE'S LANDING station which takes 4h 16m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $440 and takes 11h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Gateway Arch, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Gateway Arch via Chicago Union Station and St. Louis in around 11h 12m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
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
- $40–75
- 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
- $40–360
- 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
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Gateway Arch is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Indianapolis to Gateway Arch.
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