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 and bus via Des Moines which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 10m.

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 15m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Ord to Des Moines?

The distance between Ord and Des Moines is 346 miles. The road distance is 301.6 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 15m to drive from Ord to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 213+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Ord to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via car, bus, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Ord to Des Moines by car, bus, plane, 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, bus
best
1. Drive from Ord to Grand Islandcar
2. Take the bus from Grand Island to Des Moinesbus Denver
6h 45m
$67–127
Drive 299.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ord to Des Moinescar 299.8 mi
5h 15m
$55–79
Drive to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Ord to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)car
2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EAR - DSM
7h 5m
$179–839
Drive, bus via Omaha
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 Des Moinesbus
6h 55m
$82–162
Drive, bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
1. Drive from Ord to Grand Island Bus Stationcar
2. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123
7h 10m
$57–107
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 29m
$353–1,144
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
7h 6m
$190–854

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

31Weekly Planes

7h 46mAverage Duration

$159Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ord to Des Moines.

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Distance: 343.9 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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 Grand Island then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Ord to Des Moines in around 5h 15m.

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