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How to get fromDes Moines to Albionby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Albion by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Albion Stationtrain train
    5h 24m
    $167–783

  2. Drive 503.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Albioncar car 503.5 mi
    8h 22m
    $92–133

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Albion Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 27m
    $110–184

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Stationtrain train
    12h 38m
    $136–298

  5. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane DSM - AZO
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Albion Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $120–558

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Stationtrain train
    6h 41m
    $148–609

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Stationtrain train
    6h 59m
    $135–536

  8. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DSM - LAN
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain train
    3. Take the train from Battle Creek to Albion Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $197–979

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Stationtrain train Wolverine
    11h 27m
    $105–224

Des Moines to Albion by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Albion Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 27m.

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