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How to get fromDes Moines to Starved Rock State Parkby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Starved Rock State Park by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Starved Rock State Parktaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    $126–198

  2. Drive 258.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Starved Rock State Parkcar car 258.5 mi
    4h 24m
    $48–69

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    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 Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Starved Rock State Parktaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $189–619

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi

    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 Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Starved Rock State Parktaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    $176–546

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: 311.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Starved Rock State Park, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Starved Rock State Park. However, you can take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Mendota Station, then take the taxi to Starved Rock State Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Starved Rock State Park in around 4h 24m.

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