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

The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Des Moines is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Indiana to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Indiana and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Indiana to Des Moines?

The distance between Indiana and Des Moines is 354 miles. The road distance is 469.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Indiana to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 11h 14m and costs $80 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Indiana to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Indiana to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.

Where does the Indiana to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Indiana and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 11:14 AM in Indiana and 10:14 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Indiana to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Des Moines is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Indiana to Des Moines.

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

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

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 236+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Indiana to Des Moines - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Indiana to Des Moines by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines
best
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)ORD - DSM
4h 27m
$107–584
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)ORD - FOD
3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moines
6h 19m
$66–318
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123 / ...
11h 14m
$81–178
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
14h 51m
$131–471
Drive 466.6 mi
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Des Moines466.6 mi
7h 50m
$86–123
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)MDW - DSM
4h 10m
$126–734
Train to South Bend, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airport
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM)SBN - DSM
6h 26m
$177–982
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
11h 45m
$92–233
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
13h 19m
$91–416

Indiana to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

19Weekly Buses

11h 14mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Indiana to Des Moines.

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Distance: 352 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 14m.

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