What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 11h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $130 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

The distance between Des Moines and Indianapolis is 429 miles. The road distance is 468.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $75 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Indianapolis bus from?

Des Moines to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Des Moines to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Des Moines to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 10:22 AM in Des Moines and 11:22 AM in Indianapolis.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Indianapolis is 468 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Des Moines to Indianapolis.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

Book your Des Moines to Indianapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 878+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Des Moines to Indianapolis - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DSM - IND
4h 51m
$130–723
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
11h 55m
$75–139
Drive 465.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Indianapoliscar 465.7 mi
7h 53m
$85–123
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane FOD - IND
6h 44m
$84–437
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
13h 8m
$94–199

Des Moines to Indianapolis by bus

19Weekly Buses

11h 55mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis.

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Distance: 426.9 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 55m.

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