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There are 10 ways to get from Norfolk to Iowa by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM)planeORF - DSM
    5h 16m
    $222–950

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeORF - MLI
    6h 32m
    $117–481

  3. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
    30h 32m
    $149–593

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus
    32h 33m
    $317–1,082

  5. Drive 1,157.9 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Des Moinescar1,157.9 mi
    20h 4m
    $212–306

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Omaha (OMA)planeORF - OMA
    5h 2m
    $230–959

  7. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)planeORF - ALO
    6h
    $137–520

  8. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeORF - CID
    6h 35m
    $136–539

  9. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    5. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    34h 5m
    $357–1,152

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus
    38h 51m
    $182–422

Norfolk to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$317Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Des Moines via Virginia Beach & Poplar Hall, Norfolk , New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway, New York City Chinatown, and Chicago in around 38h 51m.

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