What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Thunder Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Thunder Bay is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 10h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Thunder Bay?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Thunder Bay is to drive which takes 10h 40m and costs $180 - $270.

How far is it from Iowa to Thunder Bay?

The distance between Iowa and Thunder Bay is 1015 km. The road distance is 938.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Thunder Bay?

It takes approximately 15h 26m to get from Iowa to Thunder Bay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Thunder Bay?

Thunder Bay is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 1:23 PM in Iowa and 2:23 PM in Thunder Bay.

Can I drive from Iowa to Thunder Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Thunder Bay is 938 km. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Iowa to Thunder Bay.

Where can I stay near Thunder Bay?

There are 32+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.

Iowa to Thunder Bay - 5 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Thunder Bay by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, shuttle, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airportbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle
4. Drive from Grand Marais to Kakabeka Fallscar
15h 26m
Drive 938.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Thunder Baycar 938.3 km
10h 40m
$183–264
Fly from Des Moines, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane DSM - CMX
2. Drive from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Thunder Baycar
13h 15m
$294–1,068
Bus, shuttle, drive via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis - Glumack Dr & Terminal 1/Lindbergh Upper to Duluth International Airportshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle
4. Drive from Grand Marais to Kakabeka Fallscar
15h 27m
Fly from Quad City International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane MLI - CMX
2. Drive from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Thunder Baycar
14h 43m
$198–653

Des Moines (DSM) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 15mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa to Thunder Bay.

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Distance: 1,015.1 km
Duration: 15h 26m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Iowa to Thunder Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to MSP Airport, walk to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh, take the bus to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport, walk to Duluth International Airport, take the shuttle to Grand Marais, drive to Kakabeka Falls, then take the bus to Thunder Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Thunder Bay in around 10h 40m.

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