The average bus between Des Moines and Lake Michigan takes 8h 31m and the fastest bus takes 7h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Des Moines to Lake Michigan. 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 Lake Michigan. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Moines is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Lake Michigan at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Des Moines station and arriving at Lake Michigan station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Des Moines to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Des Moines and Lake Michigan is 619.5 km. The road distance is 538 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 5m.