Transportation information for Iowa's Great Lakes is provided below. Travel information includes driving directions, maps, airport information and more.
Transportation Services
Regional Transit Authority
- Spencer
- Transportation Services
- 712-262-7920
Rides
- Sheldon
- Transportation Services
- 712-324-2709
Airports
The Sioux Gateway airport is currently served by Northwest Airlines offering seven daily nonstop flights to Minneapolis. It is the closet airport located 110 southwest of Iowa's Great Lakes. The Des Moines International airport, located 260 miles southeast. The airport is serviced by five major airlines and twelve regional airlines with nonstop service to 13 destinations. United, Northwest and American Eagle offer the most flights.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The Iowa Great Lakes are located near the Minnesota border. They are 110 miles northeast of Sioux City and 260 miles northwest of Des Moines. They are accessible via U.S. Highway 71 and State Highway 9. Lodging options are plentiful and include: resorts, motels, bed and breakfasts, cabins, cottages, and campgrounds.