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 42m$139–823Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane IND - MLI
6h 41m$54–354Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
10h$83–152Drive 466.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Des Moinescar 466.6 mi
7h 55m$86–123Fly to Omaha
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Omaha (OMA)plane IND - OMA
5h 41m$167–882Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane IND - ALO
5h 43m$79–403
Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Iowa is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $160 - $900.
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 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Indianapolis to Iowa, including transfers.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 10h.
Iowa is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 5:37 AM in Indianapolis and 4:37 AM in Iowa.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Iowa is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Indianapolis to Iowa.
There are 514+ hotels available in Iowa.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Iowa, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and three 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 $70–150 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Indianapolis to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Indianapolis to Omaha via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Indianapolis to Omaha via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Omaha via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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