What is the cheapest way to get from Ord to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Ord to Des Moines is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ord to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Ord to Des Moines is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Ord to Des Moines?

The distance between Ord and Des Moines is 360 miles. The road distance is 301.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Ord to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Ord to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ord to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Ord to Des Moines is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Ord to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 239+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Ord to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ord to Des Moines by car, plane, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Ord to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)car
2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EAR - DSM
6h 49m
$104–449
Drive 299.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ord to Des Moinescar 299.8 mi
5h 17m
$55–79
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Ord to Grand Island, NEcar
2. Take the bus from Grand Island, NE to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
13h 15m
$104–272
Taxi to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ord to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)taxi
2. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GRI - DSM
6h 45m
$258–664
Drive to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, fly
1. Drive from Ord to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)car
2. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LBF - DSM
6h 51m
$110–454

Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

19Weekly Planes

6h 29mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ord to Des Moines.

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Distance: 358 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Ord, NE, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ord to Des Moines. However, you can drive to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ord to Des Moines via Grand Island, NE, Omaha, and Kansas City in around 13h 15m.

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