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

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Elyria by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DSM - CLE
    5h 22m
    $173–830

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus Greyhound US0164
    14h 30m
    $104–200

  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 Elyria Stationtrain train
    15h 53m
    $183–382

  4. Drive 635.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Elyriacar car 635.1 mi
    10h 31m
    $116–168

  5. Fly to Akron, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Akron (CAK)plane plane DSM - CAK
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus
    8h 49m
    $106–477

  6. 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 Elyria Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    14h 42m
    $154–310

  7. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus
    14h 42m
    $153–257

Des Moines to Elyria by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Elyria, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Lorain County Transportation & CS via Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 30m.

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