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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain train
    3h 35m
    $83–396

  2. Drive  336.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Calumet Citycar car 336.7 mi
    5h 42m
    $62–89

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 20m
    $69–97

  4. 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 Van Buren St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain train
    3h 12m
    $98–496

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    9h 32m
    $131–204

Des Moines to Calumet City by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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