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How to get fromDes Moines to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshoreby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by plane, train, bus, or car

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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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    3h 47m
    $108–498

  2. Drive 359.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar car 359.6 mi
    6h 5m
    $66–95

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl / ...
    8h 59m
    $71–119

  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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    4h 15m
    $98–428

  5. 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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl
    10h 12m
    $102–193

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 370.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to Harold Washington Library, walk to Van Buren St., take the train to Dune Park, then take the taxi to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 8h 59m.

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