There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Mishawaka by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN)plane DSM - SBN
4h 19m$149–763Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago / ...
11h 14m$66–106Drive 409.4 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Mishawakacar 409.4 mi
7h 5m$75–108Bus via Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 32m$77–118Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 43m$97–207
Des Moines to Mishawaka by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Mishawaka is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Mishawaka is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Mishawaka. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Birkin & Lincolnway via Chicago and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Des Moines and Mishawaka is 398 miles. The road distance is 411.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Mishawaka without a car is to bus which takes 11h 14m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Des Moines to Mishawaka, including transfers.
Des Moines to Mishawaka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Mishawaka is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h 14m.
Des Moines to Mishawaka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Mishawaka is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 8:50 AM in Des Moines and 9:50 AM in Mishawaka.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Mishawaka, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Birkin & Lincolnway via Chicago and South Street Station in around 11h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Mishawaka is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Des Moines to Mishawaka.
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