There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Indianola by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 from Indianapolis
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM)plane IND - DSM
5h 35m$157–747Drive 450.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Indianolacar 450.7 mi
8h 16m$83–119Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 27m$115–191Train to Purdue University Airport, fly
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAF - DSM
9h 35m$150–645
Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Indianola is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Indianola is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Indianola. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Indianola is 439 miles. The road distance is 453.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Indianola without a car is to bus which takes 10h 27m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Indianapolis to Indianola, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Indianola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Indianola is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 10h 27m.
Indianapolis to Indianola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Indianola is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 1:38 AM in Indianapolis and 12:38 AM in Indianola.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Indianola, IA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Indianola is 453 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Indianapolis to Indianola.
There are six+ hotels available in Indianola.