There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington by plane, shuttle, 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 to Indianapolis, shuttle
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DSM - IND
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union
6h 46m$181–804Drive 493 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomingtoncar 493 mi
8h 52m$90–130Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus Indianapolis
11h 59m$91–163Fly to Purdue University Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane DSM - LAF
- Take a shuttle bus from McCutcheon Hall on McCutcheon to Indianapolis Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union
10h 14m$151–589
Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 46m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Bloomington, IN via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Des Moines and Indiana University Bloomington is 463 miles. The road distance is 495.9 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington without a car is to bus which takes 11h 59m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington, including transfers.
Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington is 496 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington.
There are 148+ hotels available in Indiana University Bloomington.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Indiana University Bloomington via Indianapolis Union Station and Bloomington, IN in around 11h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Des Moines to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Des Moines to Purdue University Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from McCutcheon Hall on McCutcheon to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from McCutcheon Hall on McCutcheon to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $15–24
- Adult
- $26–29
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