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How to get fromDes Moines to Indianapolis 500by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis 500 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
    6h 16m
    $108–527
  2. Drive  461 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Indianapolis 500car car 461 mi
    7h 46m
    $82–118
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 53m
    $87–127
  4. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane FOD - IND
    8h 4m
    $105–578

Des Moines to Indianapolis 500 by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Indianapolis 500, IN, USA?

United 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 $85–130 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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