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

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DSM - ORF
    4h 48m
    $214–952

  2. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MLI - ORF
    6h 53m
    $118–523

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    31h 59m
    $212–399

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    32h 55m
    $295–850

  5. Drive 1,158.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Norfolkcar car 1,158.2 mi
    20h 15m
    $212–306

  6. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ALO - ORF
    6h 18m
    $145–603

  7. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    37h 55m
    $363–1,080

Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Nsu Station via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 31h 59m.

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