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How to get fromLexington to Iowaby plane, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Lexington to Iowa by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LEX - DSM
    7h 27m
    $89–403

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LEX - MLI
    9h 1m
    $59–354

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 47m
    $114–199

  4. Drive  650.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Des Moinescar car 650.1 mi
    11h 17m
    $119–172

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LEX - CID
    7h 36m
    $102–412

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane LEX - ALO
    7h 47m
    $85–395

  7. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LEX - OMA
    7h 51m
    $122–532

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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