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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $120 - $750.

How far is it from Iowa to Minneapolis?

The distance between Iowa and Minneapolis is 247 miles. The road distance is 244.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Iowa to Minneapolis, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Minneapolis?

The best way to get from Iowa to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 5h 20m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Minneapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Minneapolis is 244 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Iowa to Minneapolis.

Where can I stay near Minneapolis?

There are 570+ hotels available in Minneapolis.

Iowa to Minneapolis - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to Minneapolis 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 from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)DSM - MSP
1h 51m
$121–725
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MinneapolisJefferson 802 / ...
5h 20m
$33–120
Drive 243 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Minneapolis243 mi
3h 57m
$45–65
Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)CID - MSP
3h 16m
$85–454

Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Minneapolis.

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $24–110 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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