What is the cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to Des Moines is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Battle Creek to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to Des Moines is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $280 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Battle Creek and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Battle Creek to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

How far is it from Battle Creek to Des Moines?

The distance between Battle Creek and Des Moines is 532 miles. The road distance is 483.2 miles.

How do I travel from Battle Creek to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Battle Creek to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Battle Creek to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Battle Creek to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Battle Creek to Des Moines bus from?

Battle Creek to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.

Bus or fly from Battle Creek to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Battle Creek to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Battle Creek to Des Moines bus arrive?

Battle Creek to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Battle Creek and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Battle Creek. It is currently 4:10 PM in Battle Creek and 3:10 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Battle Creek to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Battle Creek to Des Moines is 483 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Battle Creek to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Battle Creek to Des Moines?

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Battle Creek to Des Moines - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Battle Creek to Des Moines by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Battle Creek to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
4h 52m
$284–895
Drive 480.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Battle Creek to Des Moinescar 480.4 mi
8h 3m
$88–127
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus Btw 1205 / ...
11h 3m
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
12h 15m
$132–279
Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AZO - DSM
6h 57m
$116–588
Train to Detroit, fly
1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
5h 59m
$175–796
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
6h 25m
$146–610
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
6h 8m
$174–783
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus Btw 1205 / ...
11h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus Btw 1205 / ...
12h

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 528.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Battle Creek to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago in around 11h 4m.

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