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Is it better to travel by bus or train from St Louis to Indianapolis?

There are usually 2 daily train trips available from St Louis to Indianapolis.

Bus
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
€49.18
Avg. Price
€91.93
Daily Trips
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3
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2
Duration
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4h 31m
Duration
10h 58m

Bus from St Louis to Indianapolis: Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from St Louis to Indianapolis. Traveling by bus from St Louis to Indianapolis usually takes around 4 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Distance230 mi (371 km)
Shortest duration4h 25m
Cheapest price€44.62
Trips per day3
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines1

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from St Louis to Indianapolis

(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)

4.7

5.0

Venkata narayana

May 13, 2021- Regular commuter

Greyhound

Pros: Timely it has reached. Cons: Staf should be helpful to passengers and Covid precautions should follow.

4.0

Vinaykrishna

December 2, 2019- Visiting friends

Greyhound

Pros: Good seats. Cons: Staff and heating. Tips: Don't travel by greyhound unless you don't have a choice. Also WiFi is only 100 mb.

How much is a bus ticket from St Louis to Indianapolis?

Bus tickets for a trip from St Louis to Indianapolis cost €47.94 on average. Tickets cheaper than €47.94 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average bus ticket prices from St Louis to Indianapolis by travel date

€73€49€24FebFeb

Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from St Louis to Indianapolis is expected to be between €47 and €59. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is February 24, 2025, when tickets are available for February 24, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just €48.

Average bus ticket prices from St Louis to Indianapolis by month

€97€78€58€39€19MAMJJASONDJF
If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from St Louis to Indianapolis, mark your calendar for October. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just €76. However, taking the bus from St Louis to Indianapolis during July is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of €83. The best way to find deals on a trip in July is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

Prices as travel date approaches

€97€78€58€39€193020100

To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Booking a few days before your trip can make your ticket cheaper than booking day-of.

What bus companies travel from St Louis to Indianapolis?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from St Louis to Indianapolis. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound34h 33m€50.05
  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from St Louis to Indianapolis every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 33 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Indianapolis usually start from €45.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from St Louis to Indianapolis

The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 230 miles from St Louis to Indianapolis. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 25 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from St Louis to Indianapolis, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from St Louis to Indianapolis every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from St Louis to Indianapolis without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from St Louis to Indianapolis; ticket prices start at €72.79.

City Information

St Louis

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St. Louis is one of several major cities in the state of Missouri and it is uniquely located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The city is usually recognized by its most distinctive feature, the Gateway Arch, thanks to which it is the only city in the United States that has a national park in the heart of its downtown district. The Arch is a must-see attraction and you can even take a tram to the top for some incredible views of the St. Louis skyline.

Some of the other truly unique attractions you can visit while you’re in town include the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis where you can check out an incredible collection of dolls, dollhouses and vignettes, and the City Museum where you can ride down a 10-story spiral slide (yup, you read that right.) For a great outdoor experience, stop by the gorgeous Missouri Botanical Garden, and then take a stroll through Citygarden where you will find various quirky statues and installations worthy of being featured in your Instagram feed.

Ale enthusiasts would be excited to know that St. Louis is one of the best craft beer cities in the U.S. as well as one of the cheapest drinking cities. That means your party budget could take you a long way. Unsurprisingly, the city is also among the best spring break destinations on a budget.

The main bus and train station in St. Louis, Gateway Station, is located right in the center of downtown, not far from the Gateway Arch, which makes coming in and out of the city a breeze.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis, or often referred to as just Indy, is the capital and largest city in the state of Indiana. While the city attracts thousands of visitors from the area every month, it is during Memorial Day weekend that Indianapolis becomes the place to be for over 300,000 race car fans from all over the globe. The reason for that is the Indianapolis 500, an annual automobile race and the world’s largest single day sporting event, taking place at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

If you’re not in Indianapolis for Memorial Day weekend, you can learn about the race and see a rare collection of 500 Indy race vehicles and memorabilia at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. And while you’re on a history streak, stop by at one of the many war memorials found throughout the city, like the Soldiers and Sailors monument, the World War II memorial, and the Indiana War Memorial where you must check out the Shrine Room for a stunning one-of-a-kind experience.

Over the past few years, Indianapolis has also been cultivating a vibrant restaurant scene, offering classic American dishes made with ingredients from local farmers, and a growing selection of international cuisine. If you’re a beer fan, you will be happy to know that Indianapolis has some of the highest quality breweries in the U.S.

Located in the heart of America’s Midwest, Indianapolis offers easy connections by bus and train to other Midwestern hubs like Chicago, Louisville, and Cincinnati, while the conveniently located airport connects Indy with the rest of the world.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in St Louis?

Main departure station: Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St

Most buses depart from the main station in St Louis.

All bus stations in St Louis:

  • Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St

Where does the bus arrive in Indianapolis?

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Main arrival station: 350 S Illinois St

Union Station at 350 S Illinois St in Indianapolis is a major train and bus station which serves the Amtrak Cardinal, and bus carriers including Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, Miller Transportation, and Burlington Trailways. The modern station is located directly south of the historic 1888 Union Station, which now houses a hotel, several restaurants, and a wedding venue. Union Station is in the Wholesale District of downtown Indianapolis, within walking distance to eateries and hotels. There is even an underground, climate-controlled walkway from the station to the nearby Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, home to the Indianapolis Colts.

All bus stations in Indianapolis:

  • 350 S Illinois St

  • E Washington St

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