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

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Crawfordsville by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train Cardinal
    10h 57m
    $139–229

  2. Drive 422.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Crawfordsvillecar car 422.9 mi
    7h 7m
    $78–112

  3. 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 Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    13h 3m
    $158–297

  4. Fly to Purdue University Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DSM - LAF
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    7h 7m
    $120–551

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolisbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train Cardinal
    11h 31m
    $131–194

  6. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train Cardinal
    11h 41m
    $96–184

  7. Fly to Indianapolis, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DSM - IND
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $186–839

  8. 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 Union Station to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    7h 2m
    $146–590

  9. 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 Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    7h 24m
    $133–517

Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 506.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Crawfordsville, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Crawfordsville. However, you can take the bus to Chicago, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Crawfordsville Station, then take the taxi to Crawfordsville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Crawfordsville via Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Crawfordsville Station in around 13h 3m.

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