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How to get fromKentucky to Iowaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, train or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Iowa by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Omaha

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SDF - OMA
    5h 29m
    $177–883

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SDF - MLI
    6h 54m
    $69–425

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    13h 48m
    $98–178

  4. Drive 580.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Des Moinescar car 580.9 mi
    9h 45m
    $106–154

  5. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LEX - MLI
    5h 36m
    $103–479

  6. Fly Covington to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CVG - MLI
    6h 55m
    $84–554

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 8m
    $106–240

  8. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 41m
    $127–336

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 13h 48m.

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