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How to get fromIowa to Cincinnatiby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DSM - CVG
    5h 4m
    $210–1,223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514
    14h 55m
    $104–185

  3. Drive 572.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Cincinnaticar car 572.5 mi
    9h 44m
    $105–151

  4. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MLI - CVG
    6h 43m
    $104–654

  5. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane OMA - CVG
    7h 7m
    $215–1,205

Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Cincinnati via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 55m.

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