Compare 2 ways to go from St Louis to Indianapolis.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from St Louis to IndianapolisAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train St Louis to Indianapolis: Trip Overview
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St Louis to Indianapolis Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from St Louis to Indianapolis was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $75To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St Louis to Indianapolis, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $75 to $101 for a train ticket from St Louis to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-05-06.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from St Louis to Indianapolis is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Indianapolis, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between St Louis 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.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from St Louis to Indianapolis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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