What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Indiana?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Indiana is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Indiana?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Indiana is to fly and train which takes 3h 29m and costs $95 - $550.

How far is it from Iowa to Indiana?

The distance between Iowa and Indiana is 355 miles. The road distance is 468.4 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Indiana without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Indiana?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Iowa to Indiana, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Indiana?

Indiana is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 11:56 AM in Iowa and 12:56 PM in Indiana.

Can I drive from Iowa to Indiana?

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

Where can I stay near Indiana?

There are 609+ hotels available in Indiana.

Iowa to Indiana - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and line 60 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Indiana by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 29m
$97–515
Line 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from District to SouthPark Mall Shelterbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 30m
$38–246
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
9h 45m
$84–160
Drive 465.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Indianapoliscar 465.7 mi
7h 53m
$85–123
Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 38m
$58–286
Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 2m
$92–567
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 36m

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.9 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Indiana, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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