What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Iowa is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $600.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Iowa?

The distance between Cincinnati and Iowa is 527 miles. The road distance is 576.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 13h 39m and costs $85 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Iowa?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Cincinnati to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Iowa?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $200 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 13h 39m.

What is the time difference between Cincinnati and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 12:38 PM in Cincinnati and 11:38 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Iowa is 577 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Cincinnati to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 200+ hotels available in Iowa.

Cincinnati to Iowa - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CVG - DSM
6h 7m
$208–1,122
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane CVG - MLI
6h 55m
$84–554
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
13h 39m
$89–210
Drive 573.2 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Des Moinescar 573.2 mi
9h 45m
$105–152
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Omaha (OMA)plane CVG - OMA
5h 44m
$206–1,032
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane CVG - ALO
5h 33m
$108–572
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane CVG - CID
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
8h 16m

Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

112Weekly Planes

5h 51mAverage Duration

$192Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Iowa.

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Distance: 523.6 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 13h 39m.

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