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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Iowaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Iowa by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRR - DSM
    6h 28m
    $77–377

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GRR - MLI
    7h 52m
    $51–326

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 52m

  4. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    13h 44m
    $225–354

  5. Drive  490.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Des Moinescar car 490.9 mi
    8h 12m
    $90–130

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    7h 32m
    $177–457

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    7h 39m
    $177–587

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    8h 46m
    $134–399

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 52m
    $165–249

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 11h 52m.

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