There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Drake University by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DFW - DSM
4h 20m$127–671Drive 678.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dallas to Drake Universitycar 678.9 mi
11h 31m$124–179Bus via Denton
- Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to University of North Texas - Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
15h 34m$141–234Train, bus
- Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
25h 26m$272–563Fly from Dallas
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DAL - DSM
6h 1m$210–974Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
16h 59m$136–264
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Drake University is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Drake University is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $700.
The distance between Dallas and Drake University is 657 miles. The road distance is 682.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Drake University without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 15h 34m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Dallas to Drake University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Dallas to Drake University is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Denton, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 15h 34m.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Drake University is 683 miles. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Dallas to Drake University.
There are 238+ hotels available in Drake University.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Drake University, IA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to Drake University via University of North Texas - Denton, Denton, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 15h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to University of North Texas - Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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