There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Marquette by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane DSM - MQT
4h 49m$134–468Drive 583.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Marquettecar 583.1 mi
11h 6m$107–154Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus
19h 16m$162–257Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane ALO - MQT
5h 43m$130–459Fly from Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane MLI - MQT
6h 14m$107–417Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus
20h 19m$297–486
Des Moines (DSM) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Marquette is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Marquette is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Marquette. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Marquette via Minneapolis Bus Station, Green Bay and Escanaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.
The distance between Iowa and Marquette is 481 miles. The road distance is 586.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Marquette without a car is to bus which takes 19h 16m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Iowa to Marquette, including transfers.
Iowa to Marquette bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Marquette is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $130 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 19h 16m.
Iowa to Marquette bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Marquette is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 11:30 AM in Iowa and 12:30 PM in Marquette.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Marquette, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Marquette via Minneapolis Bus Station, Green Bay, Escanaba, and Marquette in around 19h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Sawyer International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Sawyer International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Sawyer International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Sawyer International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Green Bay to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Marquette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Marquette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Marquette is 586 miles. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Iowa to Marquette.
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