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

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Iowa is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Iowa is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $210 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Lexington and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lexington to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Tates Creek @ Dove Run and arriving at Des Moines via Transit Center, Lexington Bus Stop and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 8m.

How far is it from Lexington to Iowa?

The distance between Lexington and Iowa is 539 miles. The road distance is 654.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lexington to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 20h 8m and costs $100 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Lexington to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lexington to Iowa bus from?

Lexington to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lexington Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Lexington to Iowa?

The best way to get from Lexington to Iowa is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 20h 8m.

Where does the Lexington to Iowa bus arrive?

Lexington to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 4:09 PM in Lexington and 3:09 PM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Lexington to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Iowa is 654 miles. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Lexington to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 231+ hotels available in Iowa.

Lexington to Iowa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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 Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)LEX - ALO
8h 13m
$119–623
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)LEX - MLI
8h 26m
$94–554
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0120
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
20h 8m
$106–271
Drive 650.4 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Des Moines650.4 mi
11h 8m
$119–172
Fly to Des Moines
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM)LEX - DSM
7h 38m
$219–1,123
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Omaha (OMA)LEX - OMA
7h 49m
$227–1,132
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)LEX - CID
9h 8m
$118–592
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
5. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
6. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
20h 42m
$197–636

Lexington to Iowa by bus

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20h 8mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lexington to Iowa.

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Distance: 536.2 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tates Creek @ Dove Run to Des Moines via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, and Chicago in around 20h 8m.

Airlines

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Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 7h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–600

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 8h 47m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150–750

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150–750

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $200–1,100

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Des Moines via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 6h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $280–1,400

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 8h 58m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $330–1,500

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Omaha via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 7h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $300–1,400

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Omaha via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 6h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $270–1,300

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 6h 34m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $200–1,100

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 5h 39m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 6h 23m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $90–550

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 8h 16m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190–850

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 6h 9m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $95–550

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 5h 59m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $180–850

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 7h 56m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–700

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