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Trip Overview

The bus between Jackson and Des Moines takes 28h 37m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Jackson to Des Moines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 37m
Duration
551 mi
Distance
Once a week
Frequency

Jackson to Des Moines bus times

Buses run once a week between Jackson and Des Moines. The service departs Jackson at 10:58 AM in the morning, which arrives into Des Moines at 14:35:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 28h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakGreyhound USA28h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jackson to Des Moines? 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.

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  • Distance: 551.2 mi
  • Duration: 28h 37m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Jackson Station to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 43m.

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