What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Fox Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Fox Lake is to bus and train which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Fox Lake?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Fox Lake is to fly and train which takes 4h 46m and costs $85 - $420.

How far is it from Des Moines to Fox Lake?

The distance between Des Moines and Fox Lake is 355 miles. The road distance is 326.9 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Fox Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Fox Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 48m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Fox Lake?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Des Moines to Fox Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Fox Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Fox Lake is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Des Moines to Fox Lake.

Where can I stay near Fox Lake?

There are 102+ hotels available in Fox Lake.

Des Moines to Fox Lake - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Fox Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Edgebrook to Fox Laketrain
4h 46m
$88–416
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
9h 48m
$60–108
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain
10h 59m
$89–180
Drive 325 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fox Lakecar 325 mi
5h 53m
$60–86
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain
4h 53m
$96–484

Des Moines to Fox Lake by bus, foot, and train

19Weekly Services

9h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 353.2 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Fox Lake, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Fox Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jefferson Park, walk to Jefferson Park Transit Center, take the bus to Lehigh & Caldwell, walk to Edgebrook, then take the train to Fox Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Fox Lake via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 48m.

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