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How to get fromCleveland to Iowaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLE - DSM
    5h 38m
    $94–484

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CLE - MLI
    6h 41m
    $70–424

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    14h 34m
    $100–204

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    15h 19m
    $83–170

  5. Drive 657.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Des Moinescar car 657.8 mi
    10h 57m
    $120–174

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane CLE - OMA
    5h 52m
    $248–1,332

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CLE - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 16m

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 15h 19m.

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