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How to get fromDes Moines to Auroraby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Aurora by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    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 Auroratrain train
    4h
    $95–483

  2. Drive 288.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Auroracar car 288.2 mi
    5h 9m
    $53–76

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    8h 28m
    $74–153

  4. 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 Auroratrain train
    4h 28m
    $85–413

  5. 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 Auroratrain train Bnsf
    8h 55m
    $55–101

Des Moines to Aurora by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Aurora. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Aurora via Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Naperville in around 8h 28m.

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