What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Iowa is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Iowa is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $50 - $290.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Iowa?

The distance between Des Plaines and Iowa is 309 miles. The road distance is 322.7 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Iowa?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Des Plaines to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Des Plaines to Iowa?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Iowa is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $50 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 29m.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Iowa is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Des Plaines to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 252+ hotels available in Iowa.

Des Plaines to Iowa - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and line 10 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Iowa by plane, bus (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
2h 43m
$52–291
Fly to Quad City International Airport, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
2. Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus
3h 43m
$32–242
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
8h 29m
$55–99
Drive 320.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Des Moinescar 320.8 mi
5h 43m
$59–85
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2h 36m
$52–281
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORD - OMA
3h 3m
$135–780

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

63Weekly Planes

1h 26mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Plaines to Iowa.

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Distance: 306.9 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 34m.

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