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How to get fromAurora to Des Moinesby train, bus, plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Aurora to Des Moines by train, bus, plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    4h 30m
    $101–525

  2. Drive 288 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to Des Moinescar car 288 mi
    5h 9m
    $53–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 54m
    $56–107

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    4h 47m
    $120–683

  5. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    9h 9m
    $74–154

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    11h 52m
    $90–153

Aurora to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to Des Moines via Downers Grove, Downers Grove Metra, Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Watterson Commons, and Bloomington-Normal in around 11h 52m.

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