There are 6 ways to get from Missouri to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly from Kansas City
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCI - IND
4h 23m$172–462Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
12h 11m$64–108Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
9h 25m$66–118Drive 481.5 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Indianapoliscar 481.5 mi
8h 8m$88–127Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane STL - IND
5h 47m$294–554Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
14h 41m$99–190
Missouri to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Indianapolis is to train and bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $170 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Missouri to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Metro Center and arriving at Indianapolis via Kansas City and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
The distance between Missouri and Indianapolis is 490 miles. The road distance is 484.3 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Missouri to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Missouri to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Missouri to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $170 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 25m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 41m.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- 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 Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Missouri to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Missouri. It is currently 10:56 PM in Missouri and 11:56 PM in Indianapolis.
Missouri to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Indianapolis is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Missouri to Indianapolis.
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