How to get from Indianapolis to Downtown St Louis
5 ways, 370 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 5h 40m | $31–43 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 5h 40m | $620–860 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 47m | $190–280 estimated |
| Bus | 9h 34m | $70–151 estimated |
| Train | 9h 36m | $86–1,391 estimated |
Departures today
- 09:16 → 20:4811h 32m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2514$481–1,390
- 09:16 → 20:3711h 21m · 2 changesFlixBus-us FlixBus 2514$481–1,391
- 13:16 → 23:4610h 30m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2511$86–240
- 13:16 → 23:3710h 21m · 2 changesFlixBus-us FlixBus 2511$86–241
- 15:56 → 01:32 +1d9h 36m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus N2642$86–240
- 21:50 → 07:24 +1d9h 34m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2512$70–151
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Downtown St Louis?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 5h 40m door to door. The straight-line distance is 370 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Indianapolis to Downtown St Louis?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $31. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Indianapolis to Downtown St Louis?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 9h 36m.
- How much is the bus from Indianapolis to Downtown St Louis?
- Buses take about 9h 34m and cost $70–151 depending on operator and seat type. 1 departure appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Downtown St Louis?
- About 35 min in the air (IND → ATL), about 6h 47m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $190–280; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Downtown St Louis from Indianapolis by road?
- About 389 km, roughly 5h 40m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $31–43; tolls and parking are extra.