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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    5h 11m
    $121–539

  2. Drive 410.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Saint Josephcar car 410.1 mi
    6h 55m
    $75–109

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 57m
    $80–140

  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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    11h 8m
    $109–229

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    5h 29m
    $108–466

  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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    9h 57m
    $78–155

Des Moines to Saint Joseph by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Saint Joseph, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 57m.

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