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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 Omaha

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ORF - OMA
    5h 33m
    $260–1,159

  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 29m
    $107–471

  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
    32h 2m
    $220–743

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 22m
    $149–293

  5. Drive 1,158 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Des Moinescar car 1,158 mi
    20h 16m
    $212–306

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORF - DSM
    5h 25m
    $132–520

  7. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORF - ALO
    5h 7m
    $127–510

  8. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORF - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 54m

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Des Moines via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 32h 22m.

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