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

The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Iowa is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Iowa is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $75.

How far is it from DeKalb to Iowa?

The distance between DeKalb and Iowa is 281 miles. The road distance is 270.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from DeKalb to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $50 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from DeKalb to Iowa, including transfers.

Can I drive from DeKalb to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Iowa is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from DeKalb to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 200+ hotels available in Iowa.

DeKalb to Iowa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 12 bus

There are 5 ways to get from DeKalb to Iowa by bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, 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.

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S
6h 50m
$53–97
Line 12 bus, train, fly to Quad City International Airport, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus
2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
4. Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus
7h 14m
$40–273
Drive 268.9 mi
1. Drive from DeKalb to Des Moinescar 268.9 mi
4h 29m
$50–71
Train, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
6h 10m
$106–592
Train, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
5h 58m
$60–312

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

50Weekly Planes

1h 32mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.7 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dekalb to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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