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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Kentucky is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $130 - $750.

How far is it from Iowa to Kentucky?

The distance between Iowa and Kentucky is 495 miles. The road distance is 583.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs $100 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Iowa to Kentucky, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Kentucky?

The best way to get from Iowa to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 13h 30m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Kentucky?

Kentucky is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 8:32 AM in Iowa and 9:32 AM in Kentucky.

Can I drive from Iowa to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Kentucky is 583 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Iowa to Kentucky.

Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 266+ hotels available in Kentucky.

Iowa to Kentucky - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly Des Moines to Louisville International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DSM - SDF
4h 56m
$139–724
Fly Quad City International Airport to Louisville International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MLI - SDF
7h 53m
$73–435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
13h 30m
$101–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
18h 4m
$161–340
Drive 579.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Louisvillecar 579.9 mi
9h 44m
$106–153
Fly Quad City International Airport to Covington
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Covington (CVG)plane MLI - CVG
6h 38m
$84–554
Fly Omaha to Louisville International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane OMA - SDF
7h 29m
$134–756
Bus via Speedway
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus Indianapolis
15h 37m
$127–295

Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Kentucky.

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Distance: 492.4 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Louisville, KY via Des Moines and Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 30m.

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