There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Granite City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DSM - STL
4h 56m$180–848Drive 332.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Granite Citycar 332.5 mi
6h 45m$61–88Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
8h 33m$85–148Bus via Iowa City
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Btw 1208 / ...
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus Btw 1489
10h 18m
Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Granite City is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Granite City is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Granite City station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Des Moines and Granite City is 290 miles. The road distance is 334.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Granite City without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Des Moines to Granite City, including transfers.
Des Moines to Granite City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Granite City is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 8h 33m.
Des Moines to Granite City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Granite City is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Des Moines to Granite City.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Granite City, IL, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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