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How to get fromWaukee to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukee to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DSM - IND
    5h 20m
    $124–552
  2. Drive  480.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukee to Indianapoliscar car 480.8 mi
    8h 6m
    $88–127
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    9h 52m
    $118–165
  4. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Waukee to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane FOD - IND
    6h 42m
    $102–523

Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Waukee, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, 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 $80–120 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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