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How to get fromDes Moines to Chanuteby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Chanute by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus via Kansas City

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Chanutebus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    6h 25m
    $63–107

  2. Drive  312.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Chanutecar car 312.1 mi
    5h 41m
    $57–83

  3. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DSM - JLN
    2. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chanutetaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $193–671

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chanutebus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    7h 45m
    $75–110

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane DSM - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chanutecar car
    7h 23m
    $196–866

  6. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DSM - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Chanutebus bus
    8h 54m
    $183–826

  7. Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane DSM - TUL
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Chanutebus bus
    9h 37m
    $236–1,030

Des Moines to Chanute by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Chanute, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Chanute via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 6h 25m.

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