What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $130 - $650.

How far is it from Iowa to Grand Forks?

The distance between Iowa and Grand Forks is 493 miles. The road distance is 556 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Grand Forks without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $60 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Grand Forks?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Iowa to Grand Forks, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Grand Forks?

The best way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $280 and takes 13h 20m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Grand Forks?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Grand Forks is 556 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Iowa to Grand Forks.

Where can I stay near Grand Forks?

There are 50+ hotels available in Grand Forks.

Iowa to Grand Forks - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Grand Forks by plane, bus, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane DSM - GFK
4h 48m
$134–641
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
3. Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
13h 20m
$61–275
Drive 552.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Grand Forkscar 552.7 mi
9h 3m
$101–146
Bus via Brainerd
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Grand Forksbus
15h 30m
$63–285
Bus via Brainerd #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Grand Forksbus
15h 51m
$110–275

Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) flights

27Weekly Planes

6h 6mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa to Grand Forks.

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Distance: 490.5 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?

Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Grand Forks via Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Fargo in around 13h 20m.

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