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 54m.

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 3m and costs $100 - $600.

How far is it from Iowa to Michigan?

The distance between Iowa and Michigan is 557 miles. The road distance is 599.3 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 and train which takes 15h 10m and costs $140 - $310.

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

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

Bus or fly from Iowa to Michigan?

The best way to get from Iowa to Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 15h 15m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Michigan?

Michigan is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 9:07 AM in Iowa and 10:07 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 54m to drive from Iowa to Michigan.

Where can I stay near Michigan?

There are 1026+ hotels available in Michigan.

Iowa to Michigan - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Michigan by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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 Detroit
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
3h 3m
$105–573
Fly Quad City International Airport to Bishop International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MLI - FNT
5h 53m
$77–352
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
15h 10m
$144–310
Drive 595.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Detroitcar 595.8 mi
9h 54m
$109–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
15h 15m
$104–225
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
17h 29m
$119–218

Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) flights

60Weekly Planes

3h 29mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Michigan.

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Distance: 553.9 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Detroit Bus Station via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 15m.

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