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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DSM - SBN
    4h 13m
    $178–821

  2. Drive 403.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Buchanancar car 403.4 mi
    6h 50m
    $74–107

  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 Niles Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 56m
    $101–170

  4. 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 Niles Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    10h 7m
    $99–180

  5. 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 Niles Stationtrain train
    11h 18m
    $130–254

Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 398.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Buchanan via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Niles Station in around 9h 56m.

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