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How to get fromIowa State University to Indianapolisby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa State University to Indianapolis by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DSM - IND
    6h 45m
    $204–942

  2. Drive 476.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Indianapoliscar car 476.6 mi
    8h 29m
    $87–126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    11h 32m
    $90–167

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane FOD - IND
    6h 59m
    $230–661

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSP - IND
    7h 38m
    $559–1,181

Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Indianapolis Union Station via Ames and Des Moines in around 11h 32m.

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