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How to get fromCharleston to Iowaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Iowa by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CHS - DSM
    5h 55m
    $177–754

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CHS - MLI
    7h 7m
    $89–419

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station 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
    38h 47m
    $519–1,062

  4. Drive 1,160.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Des Moinescar car 1,160.5 mi
    20h 43m
    $212–306

  5. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane CHS - OMA
    5h 49m
    $152–602

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CHS - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 23m

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 974.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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