There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis 500 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
6h 16m$108–527Drive 461 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Indianapolis 500car 461 mi
7h 46m$82–118Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 53m$87–127Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane FOD - IND
8h 4m$105–578
Des Moines to Indianapolis 500 by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis 500 is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis 500 is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis 500. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedway via Ctc-P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Des Moines and Indianapolis 500 is 435 miles. The road distance is 463.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis 500 without a car is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis 500, including transfers.
Des Moines to Indianapolis 500 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Indianapolis 500 is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 10h 53m.
Des Moines to Indianapolis 500 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Indianapolis 500 is 464 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Des Moines to Indianapolis 500.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Saturday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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