Find buses from St. Louis to Indianapolis

Most of the buses from St. Louis to Indianapolis make one to two stops over the course of their 4 to 4.5h trip. After departing from the St. Louis Bus Station on 15th Street, Greyhound buses typically head northeast for about 1h 45min before stopping at a partner station in Effingham, Illinois. The bus stops for roughly 15min and passengers can get off to stretch their legs or use the bathroom. After departing from Effingham, the buses continue their journey for a little over 2h before pulling into Terre Haute for a quick stop. After that stop, most St. Louis to Indianapolis buses go directly to the Indianapolis Bus Station, arriving about 1h 15min later.

Passengers taking buses to Indianapolis from St. Louis can expect a variety of amenities available onboard. These amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi for all passengers as well as power outlets near all seats so that you can keep your devices fully charged. The seats are not only comfortable to sit on, they also recline backward to allow passengers to stretch out a bit. Adding to that spaciousness is the fact that buses to Indianapolis from St. Louis don’t have middle seats, so you may choose to sit by the aisle or by the window. If you need to use the restroom before a designated stop, there is one available on board toward the back of the bus. For those with reduced mobility, there is accessible seating available up front, and a wheelchair lift is available to assist you in getting on and off the bus.

In general, passengers are allowed to bring up to four items of luggage on buses from St. Louis to Indianapolis. The first item is a free carry-on that may weigh up to 25 lbs. In terms of size, it has to be small enough to be placed under the seat, in an overhead compartment, or in your lap. The second item is a free checked bag that may weigh up to 50 lbs. In terms of size, it may be up to 62 linear inches and has to be placed under the bus. If you require additional luggage, then two extra items may be added onto your ticket for a fee. Both of these extra items can also weigh up to 50 lbs and be 62 linear inches in size. Duffel bags, backpacks, and suitcases are all considered commonly accepted forms of luggage. Plastic bags, paper bags, and bags with protruding items are usually considered unacceptable.

Passengers on buses to Indianapolis from St. Louis need to bring along two main items before they board: an ID and a bus ticket. The ID should be a government-issued photo ID. A driver’s license, passport, and non-driver’s ID is fine while a college ID and library card are not. You may purchase your bus ticket from St. Louis to Indianapolis at the ticket office in the St. Louis Bus Station. Or, if you’d prefer, you may purchase an e-ticket and download it to your phone. Either way, with those two items in hand, you may board the bus. However, if you’re traveling alone and between the ages of 12 and 16, then an Unaccompanied Child Form must be filled out before your bus trip begins.

Since Greyhound generally provides around three daily buses from St. Louis to Indianapolis, passengers may choose the departure time that best fits their schedule. Conveniently enough, these three departure times hold for both weekdays and weekends. The first departure leaves at around 12:30 a.m. and arrives at around 5:30 a.m. It is great for those who need to be in Indianapolis early in the morning. If you prefer something a bit later, the second departure leaves St. Louis around 9:30 a.m. and arrives at 3 p.m. or so. Finally, if you can’t leave St. Louis until the afternoon, the third departure leaves at around 1:35 p.m. and arrives in Indianapolis around 7 p.m.

The quickest bus available from Lambert-St Louis will take 4h 20m to arrive in Indianapolis.

While Indianapolis is 230.0 mi from Lambert-St Louis, the distance by bus is longer and depends on the route taken. The bus usually takes 4h 20m in normal traffic conditions.