Train from St. Louis to Indianapolis: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Indianapolis on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Gateway Station
Greyhound Amtrak StationCheapest
Amtrak
Gateway Station
Greyhound Amtrak StationFastest
Amtrak
Gateway Station
Greyhound Amtrak StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:46 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among 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 $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
4h 25mAverage Duration
230 milesDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$40 - $147Average Duration4h 25m
9kg CO₂e
Average Price$70 - $598Average Duration14h 39m
34kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Indianapolis start from $70. The average price for this train route is around $86. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Indianapolis is 14h 39m, covering a distance of 230 miles (371 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

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

    The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Indianapolis at 8:10am. And the latest train departs at 10:40am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/25
$86
11/26
$86
Today
$97
11/28
$97
11/29
$97
11/30
$140
12/01
No data
12/02
$86
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $86

To 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 $86 to $774 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 $86 which is on 2025-12-02.

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