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Indianapolis Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

370 Km

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Delta Air Lines
5 Jan, Sun
07:15 AM
Saint Louis - Indianapolis
1 stop
4h 47m
STL-IND
9.273 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Saint Louis City Center

Saint Louis Lambert Intl. Airport

To reach the Louis-Lambert International Airport, you can take a taxi from the city center at any time of the day, day or night. There are a lot of options in the center if you want to rent a car. Those travelling for business purposes in the city and surroundings may prefer to take a limousine. The shuttle services provided by the hotels are airline are other possible alternatives for getting to Louis-Lambert International Airport.

Airport Shuttle Services

You can reach the Louis-Lambert International Airport in minutes without difficulty by using the GO BEST Express services from the city center.  The airport shuttle service, which you can use between 06:00 and 22:00, is the best fastest and most economic options for passengers travelling to the airport. You can pay for the service in the shuttle. Another advantage of taking the airport shuttle service is that you will be dropped off in front of the terminal. If you are traveling with your heavy suitcases that would be difficult to carry to the shuttle pick up stops, then it might make sense to just take a taxi to the departure points in the city center.

Rent a car

A large number of international car rental agencies are available in the city center. If you prefer to rent a car, you can get one without hassle from alternatives such as Alamo, AVIS, Enterprise, Thrifty, National or Hertz and Budget. The city center is close to the airport and is very easy to reach thanks to the road signs along the way. Nevertheless, it is still advisable to use a navigation device guarantee that you don’t lost time on your way to the airport. You just need to let the car rental agency know beforehand to leave the car at the airport.  

Taxi

Taxi fares in the city depend on the meter, they don’t usually work at a fixed price, but if you are travelling from a further distance to the airport, then you discuss the fare with the driver. They should have a rough idea about how much it will cost. Passengers coming from outside the city can save some money by taking a bus to the main bus terminal and then taking a taxi to the airport from there. Taxis may request a few dollars for the airport entrance fee. If you use a taxi with more than one passenger, you might have to pay a little more for each passenger. When you arrive at the airport, don’t forget to give 10-20% of the fare written on the meter as a tip.

Bus

One of the ways you can make an economic journey to the airport if you aren’t centrally located is to take a bus to the bus terminal and then take a taxi from there. Greyhound or MetroBus buses arrive at the bus terminal located in the city center. The bus terminal and the airport aren’t too far from each other. The taxi fare you will pay to get to the airport from the terminal shouldn’t be too much.

Metrolink

Using the Metrolink is another alternative to reach the airport. Metrolink trains take passengers to the airport from 37 different stations in the city. The traffic between the city center and the airport isn’t too bad usually, but in the off chance that it is, the Metrolink would take you to the airport without being caught in it. Using the Metrolink is ideal for passengers travelling on a budget.

Limousine

There are a large number of limousine rental companies available in the city to offer passengers more comfortable transportation options. One such company is Cardinal Limousine Service, which you can reach by calling (618) 337-8839. Each of the limousine services offers passengers a transportation opportunity full of privileges, with special drivers and more than extra legroom. Other services that you might call are for Kelly's Limousine Service, (618) 397-3510, and A-VIP Limo and Car Service (314) 576-5211, among others.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels provide guests with shuttle services to the airport. This can be a great way to get to the airport as these services are sometimes free, or at very suitable prices compared to other options. If you want to use a hotel shuttle service, you should get in touch with hotel staff at least a few hours before your departure time to get more information whether, and how, it’s possible. The hotel shuttle service should take you from your hotel directly to the terminal entrance directly.

Airport Information

There are many restaurants and shops in Louis-Lambert International Airport, which has many of the standard airport services such as passenger waiting rooms and paid telephones. Some of the restaurants and bars in the terminal include Brioche Doree, Beers of the World, Starbucks, Grounded in St. Louis, Mike Shannon's, and Dunkin 'Donuts. The airport also offers shops such as Airport Shoeshine, Spectacles, Hudson, Maxiga, and Tech on the Go. Almost all of these places are open until the early hours of the morning. There are vending machines that operate 24 hours a day. If you need to do some banking you can us the ATMs in the terminal.

Transportation to Indianapolis City Center from Airport

Indianapolis Intl. Airport

There are many different ways of getting to the city center from Indianapolis International Airport. You can take a taxi, the bus, use a shuttle service, or even share a limousine if you want a luxurious journey. You can also rent a car or take advantage of the shuttle service that might be provided by the hotel you’re staying at.  

Taxi

There’s a taxi queue right outside arrivals. The taxis have a minimum charge of 15 dollars regardless of where you’re going. If you need to get to a place that’s far away outside the Indianapolis city center then you should discuss the taxi fare in advance with the driver so you avoid paying an unexpected amount. It's also regarded as common courtesy to tip the driver a suitable amount.

Shuttle Service

The Go Express travel agency offers a shuttle service departing every half hour between 08:00 and 23:00 every day. A one-way ticket costs $10. The shuttle services pick up and drop off passengers from the Transfer Center, which is on the first floor of the airport car park. These go directly to the city center and do not stop on the way.

There are also shuttle services organized that go directly to race tracks when there are races going on in Indianapolis, which is known as the car racing capital of the world.

Rent a car

There are 8 different car rental agencies at the Transfer Center, which is on the first floor of the Indianapolis Airport car park. You can hire a car suited to your budget from the wide range of option and reach the city center in less 20 minutes easily by taking the I-70 motorway at the airport exit.

Bus

Unlike the shuttle services, the bus is not direct and will often stop to pick up and drop off passengers along the way, especially on Washington Street. It's definitely slower, but the price is $ 1.75, which is the same as the standard bus fare through the city.

This bus line from the airport to the city center has a total 54 stops and the journey takes around 1 hour. If you’re going to use the buses to get around in the city in general then you can get a daily ticket for 4 dollars.

Hotel Service

The airport shuttle services that are offered by hotels in Indianapolis may be by private vehicles or a shuttle bus / minivan. If you make a reservation in advance then you car will be ready upon your arrival. You should reach the city center in no more than 20 minutes.

Limousine

If you really want a different and comfortable option then you can rent a limousine from one of more than agencies available at the Transfer Center in the airport car park. Limousines can be rented privately or shared.

Weather in Indianapolis

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