There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG)plane DSM - CVG
3h 37m$168–871Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus Detroit / ...
15h 41m$86–220Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
14h 56m$98–181Drive 570.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG)car 570.1 mi
9h 49m$104–151Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Covington (CVG)plane FOD - CVG
6h 57m$117–574Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
16h 36m$129–254
Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG) is to bus which costs $85 - $220 and takes 15h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG) is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $160 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG). However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at CVG Airport Terminal via Chicago Bus Station, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr and Government Square Area F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
The distance between Des Moines and Covington Airport (CVG) is 513 miles. The road distance is 573.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG) without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 14h 56m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG), including transfers.
Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG) is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 56m.
Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Covington Airport (CVG) is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 9:51 PM in Des Moines and 10:51 PM in Covington Airport (CVG).
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Covington Airport (CVG), USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to CVG Airport Terminal via Chicago Bus Station, Cincinnati, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Government Square Area B, and Government Square Area F in around 14h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Des Moines to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG) is 573 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Des Moines to Covington Airport (CVG).
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