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How to get fromDes Moines to Mokenaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Mokena 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 LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    4h 2m
    $80–403

  2. Drive 316.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Mokenacar car 316.4 mi
    5h 18m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train Ri
    8h 50m
    $60–106

  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 LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train
    3h 37m
    $90–473

  5. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 30m
    $76–149

  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 LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain train Ri
    10h 2m
    $90–179

Des Moines to Mokena by bus, foot, and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Mokena. 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 LaSalle, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Mokena. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Mokena via Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, and LaSalle Street in around 8h 50m.

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