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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORF - DSM
    4h 58m
    $242–1,151
  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORF - MLI
    6h 31m
    $117–492
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    31h 58m
    $310–893
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 58m
    $215–458
  5. Drive 1,157.9 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Des Moinescar car 1,157.9 mi
    20h 19m
    $212–306
  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ORF - OMA
    5h 7m
    $270–1,160
  7. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORF - ALO
    7h 12m
    $137–541
  8. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 52m
    $335–953

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar116Weekly Planes
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Des Moines via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Indianapolis Union Station, and Des Moines in around 33h 58m.

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