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How to get fromDes Moines to McCookby bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to McCook by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Lexingtonbus bus Greyhound US0123
    2. Drive from Lexington to McCookcar car
    10h 8m
    $63–119

  2. Drive 415 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to McCookcar car 415 mi
    6h 50m
    $76–110

  3. Fly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane plane DSM - LBF
    2. Drive from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to McCookcar car
    6h 30m
    $171–790

  4. Fly to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK)plane plane DSM - MCK
    4h 37m
    $175–806

  5. Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane DSM - EAR
    2. Take the bus from Kearney to Lexingtonbus bus
    3. Drive from Lexington to McCookcar car
    8h 52m
    $229–886

Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and McCook, NE, USA?

United Airlines, Key Lime, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) twice daily.

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