Trip information

Departure: Louisville, KY
Arrival: Des Moines, IA
Fastest route: 15h 50min
Distance: 880km
Cheapest route: $78
Transfers: Between 1 and 2
Bus companies: Greyhound, Hoosier Ride

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Thursday

One Passenger / One Trip

3:05am

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

15h 50min

++ 2 layovers

$93

3:05am

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

5:15am

Indianapolis, IN

Bus Station

2h 10min

Greyhound

$13

0h 45min layover

6:00am

Indianapolis, IN

Bus Station

9:50am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

4h 50min

Greyhound

$27.5

0h 15min layover

10:05am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

7h 50min

Greyhound

$52.5

3:05am

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

15h 50min

+ 1 layover

$78

3:05am

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

9:50am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

7h 45min

Greyhound

$25.5

0h 15min layover

10:05am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

7h 50min

Greyhound

$52.5

10:45am

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

19h 45min

+ 1 layover

$112.5

Multiple companies

10:45am

Louisville, KY

Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

6:05pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

8h 20min

Hoosier Ride

$60

2h 40min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$52.5

Overview

Traveling from Louisville to Des Moines by bus

First departure
3:05am
Avg price
$94.5
Carriers
2
Last arrival
5:30am

Bus information Louisville - Des Moines

The Louisville - Des Moines route has approximately 3 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 15h 50min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $78 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Louisville and Des Moines is around 880 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Greyhound, Hoosier Ride.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 1 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 3
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Louisville to Des Moines by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 15h 50min to cover 880 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $78 and leaves Louisville Greyhound Bus Station. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 1 stop before reaching Des Moines Bus Station.

  • Avg duration 17h 8min
  • Cheapest price $78

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 10:45am from Louisville Greyhound Bus Station and arrives at 5:30am at Des Moines Bus Station. It will take 19h 45min, its price is $112.5 and the number of changes will be 1.

Are there any direct routes between Louisville and Des Moines?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 1 and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 15h 50min.

  • Last bus 10:45am
  • Transfers 1

What are the bus stations in Louisville?

  • Louisville Greyhound Bus Station
    720 W Muhammad Ali Blvd
    Louisville, KY 40203

What are the bus stations in Des Moines?

  • Des Moines Bus Station
    1501 2nd Ave North
    Des Moines, IA 50314
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