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How to get fromIndianapolis to Marshalltownby bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Marshalltown by bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    10h 48m
    $191–260

  2. Fly Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane IND - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Marshalltowncar car
    6h 43m
    $79–431

  3. Drive  440.6 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Marshalltowncar car 440.6 mi
    7h 53m
    $81–117

  4. Bus, taxi via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    12h 52m
    $218–292

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane IND - ALO
    2. Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    $197–582

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IND - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $227–737

  7. Fly Indianapolis to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane IND - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Marshalltowncar car
    7h 50m
    $94–468

  8. Fly Indianapolis to Mason City, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane IND - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ames to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    9h 8m
    $197–597

  9. Bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    4. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Marshalltowncar car
    8h 35m
    $81–319

Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar123Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Marshalltown, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Marshalltown. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Marshalltown. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to Marshalltown in around 7h 53m.

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