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

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Sandwich by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Plano Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    7h 18m
    $87–160

  2. Drive 270.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Sandwichcar car 270.3 mi
    5h 14m
    $50–72

  3. 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 Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    4h 27m
    $130–540

  4. 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 Plano Stationtrain train
    4h 50m
    $117–467

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 321.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Sandwich. However, you can take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Plano Station, then take the taxi to Sandwich. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Sandwich in around 5h 14m.

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