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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to DeKalb is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to DeKalb is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $75.

How far is it from Iowa to DeKalb?

The distance between Iowa and DeKalb is 282 miles. The road distance is 271.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $50 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Iowa to DeKalb, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa to DeKalb?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to DeKalb is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Iowa to DeKalb.

Where can I stay near DeKalb?

There are nine+ hotels available in DeKalb.

Iowa to DeKalb - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 60 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
6h 30m
$54–100
Line 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, train, line 12 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from District to SouthPark Mall Shelterbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
7h 56m
$40–243
Drive 269.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to DeKalbcar 269.8 mi
4h 29m
$50–72
Fly from Des Moines, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
6h 16m
$87–462
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport, train
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
6h 5m
$58–273

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

49Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.9 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Dekalb once daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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