There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Orlando by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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 to Orlando
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando (MCO)plane DSM - MCO
3h 26m$160–723Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus
31h 14m$170–473Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Orlandotrain Floridian
46h 46m$439–1,010Drive 1,316.5 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Orlandocar 1,316.5 mi
22h 51m$241–347Fly to Orlando Sanford
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
3h 29m$238–896
Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando (MCO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Orlando is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 22h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Orlando is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $160 - $750.
The distance between Iowa and Orlando is 1160 miles. The road distance is 1324.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Orlando without a car is to bus which takes 31h 14m and costs $170 - $480.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Iowa to Orlando, including transfers.
The best way to get from Iowa to Orlando is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $480 and takes 31h 14m.
Orlando is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 4:35 PM in Iowa and 5:35 PM in Orlando.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Orlando is 1324 miles. It takes approximately 22h 51m to drive from Iowa to Orlando.
There are 1611+ hotels available in Orlando.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Orlando, FL, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando (MCO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Orlando RedCoach Station via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station in around 31h 14m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Orlando via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Des Moines to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Orlando RedCoach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–140
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $28–140
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