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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Michigan is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Michigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Larned & Woodward via Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

How far is it from Iowa to Michigan?

The distance between Iowa and Michigan is 557 miles. The road distance is 599.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 14h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Iowa to Michigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Michigan bus from?

Iowa to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Michigan?

The best way to get from Iowa to Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 7m.

Where does the Iowa to Michigan bus arrive?

Iowa to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Michigan?

Michigan is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 12:20 AM in Iowa and 1:20 AM in Michigan.

Can I drive from Iowa to Michigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Michigan is 599 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Iowa to Michigan.

Where can I stay near Michigan?

There are 456+ hotels available in Michigan.

Iowa to Michigan - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Michigan by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Detroit
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
3h 1m
$106–575
Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane DSM - GRR
5h 13m
$78–377
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 7m
Bus, train via Galesburg
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 Detroittrain
15h 21m
$278–445
Drive 595.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Detroitcar 595.8 mi
9h 52m
$109–157
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
14h 10m
$213–340
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
15h 56m
$118–188

Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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Distance: 553.9 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Larned & Woodward via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 14h 7m.

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