There are 5 ways to get from Waukee to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DSM - IND
5h 18m$153–750Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Waukee to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane FOD - IND
6h 32m$82–413Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
12h 22m$114–206Drive 480.8 mi
- Drive from Waukee to Indianapoliscar 480.8 mi
8h 6m$88–127Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
13h 35m$109–206
Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukee to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Waukee to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $150 - $750.
The distance between Waukee and Indianapolis is 440 miles. The road distance is 483.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waukee to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 12h 22m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Waukee to Indianapolis, including transfers.
The best way to get from Waukee to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 12h 22m.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Waukee. It is currently 9:49 PM in Waukee and 10:49 PM in Indianapolis.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukee to Indianapolis is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Waukee to Indianapolis.
There are 826+ hotels available in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Waukee, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waukee to Indianapolis via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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