There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Kokomo by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Manjas Inc - Kokomo, INbus South Bend
12h$98–190Fly Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Manjas Inc - Kokomo, INbus
9h 56m$76–355Drive 447.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Kokomocar 447.1 mi
8h 31m$82–118Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Manjas Inc - Kokomo, INbus
7h 57m$108–466Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Manjas Inc - Kokomo, INbus
8h 19m$127–537
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Kokomo is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Kokomo is to fly and bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Kokomo. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Manjas Inc - Kokomo, IN via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Iowa and Kokomo is 522 miles. The road distance is 449.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Kokomo without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 12h to get from Iowa to Kokomo, including transfers.
Iowa to Kokomo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Iowa to Kokomo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Kokomo is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 9:47 AM in Iowa and 10:47 AM in Kokomo.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Kokomo is 450 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Iowa to Kokomo.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Kokomo, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Manjas Inc - Kokomo, IN via Des Moines and Indianapolis Union Station in around 12h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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