Train from Indianapolis to St. Louis: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Indianapolis to St. Louis on 13 December
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Greyhound Amtrak Station
Gateway StationCheapest
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Greyhound Amtrak Station
Gateway StationFastest
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Greyhound Amtrak Station
Gateway StationNo tags
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Greyhound Amtrak Station
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Greyhound Amtrak Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Indianapolis to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 565, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
4h 20mAverage duration
371 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 565 - R 1 715Average duration4h 20m
9kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 113 - R 9 558Average duration17h 23m
34kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to St. Louis by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Indianapolis to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Indianapolis to St. Louis start from R 1 113. The average price for this train route is around R 2 061. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Indianapolis to St. Louis?

    The average train journey time from Indianapolis to St. Louis is 17h 23m, covering a distance of 371 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 7m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Indianapolis to St. Louis route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Indianapolis to St. Louis?

    The earliest train from Indianapolis to St. Louis departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 06:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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Today
R 1 971
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R 2 161
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to St. Louis was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 971

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Indianapolis to St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 971 to R 8 073 for a train ticket from Indianapolis to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 971, which is on 2025-12-15.

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