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

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    3h 47m
    $92–445

  2. 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)planeMLI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    5h 26m
    $41–236

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union StationbusDenver
    9h 30m
    $80–160

  4. Drive 465.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Indianapoliscar465.7 mi
    7h 49m
    $85–123

  5. 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)planeALO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    3h 36m
    $63–276

  6. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCID - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    4h 58m
    $61–284

  7. Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 8th & Broadway NE to 11th & Dodge NEbus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeOMA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    6h 4m
    $112–617

Iowa to Indiana by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Indiana, USA?

Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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