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 and costs $130 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Des Moines via Detroit and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

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 9m and costs $150 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Detroit to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Iowa bus from?

Detroit to Iowa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Iowa?

The best way to get from Detroit to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Detroit to Iowa bus arrive?

Detroit to Iowa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 8:03 AM in Detroit and 7:03 AM 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 233+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

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

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Fly to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
4h
$139–723
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DTW - MLI
7h 15m
$64–374
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 / ...
14h 9m
$150–293
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
14h 42m
$180–363
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 19m
$127–582
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DTW - CID
5h 57m
$107–442
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 27m
$154–252
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 21m
$116–202

Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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Distance: 559.5 mi
Duration: 4h

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Des Moines via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 14h 27m.

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