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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Iowa is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 52m.

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 4h 2m and costs $65 - $340.

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 14h 45m and costs $130 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 4h 2m and costs $65 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 15h 35m.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 9:51 PM in Detroit and 8:51 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 231+ hotels available in Iowa.

Detroit to Iowa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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
4h 2m
$69–333
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DTW - MLI
6h 58m
$44–284
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 US0155S
14h 45m
$134–277
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 21m
$177–932
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 US0155S
15h 35m
$98–209
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 US0155S
18h 17m
$110–197

Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

66Weekly Planes

3h 42mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.5 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 15h 35m.

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