There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Evansville by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, 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 to Evansville
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Evansville (EVV)plane DSM - EVV
4h 48m$103–416Drive 493.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Evansvillecar 493.9 mi
9h 29m$88–127Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
12h 55m$128–187Fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane DSM - OWB
- Take the taxi from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Evansvilletaxi
5h 16m$169–503Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Evansville, INbus Indianapolis
15h$140–325Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
15h 1m$216–338
Des Moines to Evansville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Evansville is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Evansville is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Evansville station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Evansville Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Des Moines and Evansville is 421 miles. The road distance is 496.8 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Evansville without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 12h 55m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Des Moines to Evansville, including transfers.
Des Moines to Evansville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Evansville is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 55m.
Des Moines to Evansville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Evansville is 497 miles. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Des Moines to Evansville.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Evansville, IN, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Evansville (EVV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Evansville Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Evansville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Des Moines to Evansville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Des Moines to Evansville via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Evansville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Evansville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- Miller Transportation
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