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How to get fromDes Moines to Oberlinby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Oberlin by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DSM - CLE
    4h 6m
    $233–901

  2. Drive 631.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Oberlincar car 631.8 mi
    10h 30m
    $116–167

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus Greyhound US0164
    14h 45m
    $129–231

  4. 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 Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain train
    16h 8m
    $210–414

  5. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus
    14h 57m
    $178–287

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    14h 57m
    $180–342

Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

Calendar120Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Oberlin, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Oberlin via Chicago Bus Station and Lorain County Transportation & CS in around 14h 45m.

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