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

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

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    3h 7m
    $120–673

  2. Fly Quad City International Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MLI - LAN
    6h 34m
    $69–424

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    14h 10m
    $94–250

  4. Drive 595.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Detroitcar car 595.8 mi
    9h 54m
    $109–158

  5. Fly Quad City International Airport to Bishop International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane MLI - FNT
    6h 35m
    $82–362

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    14h 15m
    $79–200

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    16h 28m
    $99–238

Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Detroit Bus Station via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 15m.

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