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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    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 Downers Grovetrain train
    3h 33m
    $94–482

  2. Drive 309.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Downers Grovecar car 309.1 mi
    5h 11m
    $57–82

  3. Bus via Iowa City

    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
    7h 23m

  4. 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 Downers Grovetrain train
    4h 1m
    $84–412

  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 / ...
    8h 27m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Napervillebus bus Btw 1210
    8h 46m

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Downers Grove via Iowa City, Naperville, and Naperville in around 7h 23m.

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