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

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There are 9 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
    5h 18m
    $138–523

  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 38m
    $112–472

  3. Train, bus via Galesburg

    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 Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 41m
    $675–1,081

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 5m
    $255–407

  5. Drive  1,157.9 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Des Moinescar car 1,157.9 mi
    20h 18m
    $198–286

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ORF - OMA
    5h 32m
    $190–760

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORF - CID
    5h 8m
    $155–530

  8. 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
    33h 44m
    $620–981

  9. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    39h 4m
    $255–397

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

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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 Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Des Moines in around 34h 5m.

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