- Distance: 356.6 mi
- Duration: 7h 13m
The average bus between Des Moines and Chicago Union Station takes 7h 13m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Des Moines to Chicago Union Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Des Moines and Chicago Union Station. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Moines is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Chicago Union Station at 5:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Des Moines to Chicago Union Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 13m.
Des Moines to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.
Book your Des Moines to Chicago Union Station bus tickets online with Jefferson Lines.
The distance between Des Moines and Chicago Union Station is 496.2 km. The road distance is 574 km.
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
