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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Iowaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRR - DSM
    6h 40m
    $201–1,125

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    8h 44m
    $73–326

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    11h 34m
    $75–157

  4. Drive 490.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Des Moinescar car 490.9 mi
    8h 12m
    $90–130

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GRR - MLI
    7h 32m
    $76–496

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    7h 45m
    $138–695

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GRR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 17m

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    11h 56m
    $84–172

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 11h 34m.

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