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

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

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  1. Bus via Iowa City

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus Btw 1210
    8h 21m

  2. Drive 294.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bataviacar car 294.4 mi
    4h 56m
    $54–78

  3. 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 OTC to Genevatrain train
    5h 30m
    $86–416

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Napervillebus bus Btw 1210
    9h 21m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    9h 25m

  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 OTC to Genevatrain train
    5h 10m
    $96–486

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 325.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Main St & Batavia Ave via Iowa City, Naperville, Naperville, Aurora, and Aurora Transportation Center Bay E in around 8h 21m.

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