There are 4 ways to get from Waukee to Indianapolis 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 from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DSM - IND
5h 15m$133–600Drive 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 38m$87–453Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 7m$114–196Drive 480.8 mi
- Drive from Waukee to Indianapoliscar 480.8 mi
8h 6m$88–127
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 15m and costs $130 - $600.
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 10h 7m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Waukee to Indianapolis, including transfers.
The best way to get from Waukee to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 10h 7m.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Waukee. It is currently 8:37 AM in Waukee and 9:37 AM 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 1570+ hotels available in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Waukee, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 9h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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