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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    4h 25m
    $85–413

  2. Drive 293.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Genevacar car 293.2 mi
    4h 59m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    9h 10m
    $59–106

  4. 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 OTC to Genevatrain train
    4h 5m
    $95–483

  5. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    9h 57m
    $77–158

Des Moines to Geneva by bus, foot, and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Geneva. 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 Clark/Lake, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Geneva. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Geneva via Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 10m.

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