5.0
Pros: Timely it has reached. Cons: Staf should be helpful to passengers and Covid precautions should follow.
4.0
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.
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There are usually 2 daily train trips available from St Louis to Indianapolis.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceRON 168.02 | Avg. PriceRON 427.46 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration4h 31m | Duration12h 1m |
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.
| Distance | 230 mi (371 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 25m |
| Cheapest price | RON 155.09 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |

Average score for buses from St Louis to Indianapolis
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Timely it has reached. Cons: Staf should be helpful to passengers and Covid precautions should follow.
4.0
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.
Bus tickets for a trip from St Louis to Indianapolis cost RON 155.09 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
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. Book your ticket at least 13 days in advance to save up to RON 77.29.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from St Louis to Indianapolis that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 12h 27m | RON 526.82 |
| Greyhound | 3 | 4h 32m | RON 177.80 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from St Louis to Indianapolis, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
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 32 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Indianapolis usually start from RON 155.
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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Indianapolis. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, 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 RON 314.66.

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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, 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.
Most buses depart from the main station in St Louis.
Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St

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Link to image attributionUnion 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.
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