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How to get fromIndianapolis to Des Moinesby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane IND - SEA
    7h 36m
    $181–761

  2. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAF - SEA
    11h 29m
    $174–659

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 4h
    $736–1,555

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $370–723

  5. Drive 2,198.7 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Des Moinescar car 2,198.7 mi
    35h 31m
    $402–580

  6. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CVG - SEA
    10h 22m
    $229–894

Indianapolis (IND) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,883.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Des Moines, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, and Andover Park W & Baker Blvd - Bay 1 in around 2d 4h.

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