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

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

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Omaha

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane CMH - OMA
    5h 37m
    $227–1,133

  2. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CMH - MLI
    6h 56m
    $59–375

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    17h 10m
    $113–199

  4. Drive 619.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Des Moinescar car 619.8 mi
    11h 26m
    $114–164

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    5h 23m
    $159–771

  6. Fly Dayton to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DAY - MLI
    6h 54m
    $74–474

  7. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CLE - MLI
    6h 39m
    $70–424

  8. Bus to Detroit, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane DTW - OMA
    5h 43m
    $207–930

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    17h 10m
    $101–198

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    17h 57m
    $152–305

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 17h 10m.

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