There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Schaumburg by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, 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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 6m$67–349Drive 311.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Schaumburgcar 311.6 mi
5h 29m$57–83Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 50m$59–93Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway
3h 31m$84–424Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain Carl Sandburg / ...
9h 42m$70–145Bus via Bloomington
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
10h 20m$91–132
Des Moines to Schaumburg by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Schaumburg is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr via Harrison & Jefferson and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Des Moines and Schaumburg is 320 miles. The road distance is 313.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Schaumburg without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Des Moines to Schaumburg, including transfers.
Des Moines to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $65 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 50m.
Des Moines to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Schaumburg is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Des Moines to Schaumburg.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Schaumburg, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemont
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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 Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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