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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Iowa is to bus which costs $95 - $210 and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $120 - $750.

How far is it from Detroit to Iowa?

The distance between Detroit and Iowa is 563 miles. The road distance is 599.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Iowa without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $130 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Detroit to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Iowa?

The best way to get from Detroit to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 13h 40m.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 11:55 PM in Detroit and 10:55 PM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Detroit to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Iowa is 599 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Detroit to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 196+ hotels available in Iowa.

Detroit to Iowa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Iowa by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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 Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
3h 59m
$129–723
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DTW - MLI
7h 15m
$49–304
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
12h 50m
$135–287
Train, bus via Bloomington
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus
15h 44m
$160–342
Drive 595.8 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Des Moinescar 595.8 mi
9h 52m
$109–158
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Omaha (OMA)plane DTW - OMA
4h 18m
$147–732
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane DTW - ALO
6h 18m
$69–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
13h 40m
$95–208
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
16h 22m
$108–200

Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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3h 41mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.5 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 13h 40m.

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