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

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There are 5 ways to get from Deerfield to Des Moines by train, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Deerfield to Edgebrooktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3h 44m
    $99–514

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 38m
    $55–106

  3. Drive 325.5 mi

    1. Drive from Deerfield to Des Moinescar car 325.5 mi
    5h 51m
    $60–86

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Deerfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    4h 31m
    $124–682

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 30m
    $85–181

Deerfield to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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