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How to get fromDes Moines to Lake Zurichby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Lake Zurich by plane, train, bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    3h 52m
    $103–436

  2. Drive 315.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lake Zurichcar car 315.3 mi
    5h 35m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain train Up-Nw
    8h 13m

  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 Barringtontrain train
    4h 3m
    $114–507

  5. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain train Up-Nw
    9h 5m
    $80–134

  6. 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 OTC to Barringtontrain train
    10h 14m

  7. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain train
    10h 57m

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 344.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Lake Zurich. 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 Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, take the train to Barrington, then take the taxi to Lake Zurich. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Lake Zurich via Chicago, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Barrington in around 8h 13m.

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