There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Des Moines
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM)plane IND - DSM
5h 35m$90–445Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane IND - MLI
7h 22m$64–394Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
10h$80–123Drive 466.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Des Moinescar 466.6 mi
7h 55m$86–123Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane IND - CID
5h 32m$102–452Fly to Omaha
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Omaha (OMA)plane IND - OMA
6h 11m$127–632
Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Iowa is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Indianapolis and Iowa is 430 miles. The road distance is 469.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Indianapolis to Iowa, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 10h.
Indianapolis to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Iowa is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 5:21 PM in Indianapolis and 4:21 PM in Iowa.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Iowa, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Iowa is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Indianapolis to Iowa.
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