Trains tickets from Kansas City (MO) to Indianapolis

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from $136
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from $174
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from $197
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Next departures to Indianapolis

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Indianapolis.

Average Price$68 - $171Average Duration12h 5m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$130 - $263Average Duration15h 38m
66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1.9473684210526314bus per day
12h 5mAverage Duration
$68Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kansas City to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$198
Average train trip duration15h 38m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:01am
Distance451 miles (727 km)
Latest train departure7:11am

Kansas City to Indianapolis Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/13
$189
06/14
$166
Today
$239
06/16
No data
06/17
$130
06/18
$166
06/19
$216
06/20
$189
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City to Indianapolis was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $814 for a train ticket from Kansas City to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-06-17.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Kansas City and Indianapolis is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Indianapolis.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Indianapolis you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Kansas City and Indianapolis compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Kansas City to Indianapolis.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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