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How to get fromPhiladelphia to IowaBy plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    4h 21m
    $230–1,124

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PHL - MLI
    7h 30m
    $95–485

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    25h 45m
    $186–365

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    31h 31m
    $321–700

  5. Drive 1,073.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Des Moinescar car 1,073.9 mi
    17h 41m
    $196–284

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane PHL - OMA
    4h 58m
    $248–1,133

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    27h 35m
    $178–320

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    32h
    $308–657

  9. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    34h 29m
    $341–731

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Des Moines via Indianapolis Union Station and Des Moines in around 25h 45m.

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