There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Missouri by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kansas City
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IND - MCI
4h 56m$212–552Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
10h 20m$60–140Drive 481.9 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Kansas Citycar 481.9 mi
8h 7m$88–127Fly to Columbia Regional Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane IND - COU
5h 43m$112–447Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane IND - SGF
6h 6m$88–422
Indianapolis to Missouri by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Missouri is to bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Missouri is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $210 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Missouri is 492 miles. The road distance is 484.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Missouri without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Indianapolis to Missouri, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Missouri bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Missouri is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 10h 20m.
Indianapolis to Missouri bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Missouri is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:47 AM in Indianapolis and 1:47 AM in Missouri.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Missouri, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
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 Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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