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How to get fromDes Moines to Merrionette Parkby plane, bus, car, subway, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Merrionette Park by plane, bus, car, subway, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Kedzie Orange Line Station to Kedzie & 115th Streetbus bus
    2h 40m
    $93–479

  2. Drive 333 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Merrionette Parkcar car 333 mi
    5h 36m
    $61–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    7h 59m

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Kedzie-Orangesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Kedzie Orange Line Station to Kedzie & 115th Streetbus bus
    3h 45m
    $85–414

  5. Bus via Kedzie & 63rd Place Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    9h 12m
    $62–109

  6. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    10h 5m

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Napervillebus bus Btw 1210
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    10h 45m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 324.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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