What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to West Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to West Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to West Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to West Chicago is to fly and train which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $370.

How far is it from Des Moines to West Chicago?

The distance between Des Moines and West Chicago is 354 miles. The road distance is 300.6 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to West Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to West Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 49m and costs $60 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to West Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Des Moines to West Chicago, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to West Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to West Chicago is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Des Moines to West Chicago.

Where can I stay near West Chicago?

There are 257+ hotels available in West Chicago.

Des Moines to West Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to West Chicago by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain
3h 56m
$71–365
Drive 298.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to West Chicagocar 298.9 mi
5h 8m
$55–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain Up-W
8h 49m
$60–92
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain
4h
$86–455
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain
10h 12m
$80–156

Des Moines to West Chicago by bus and train

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8h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 352.4 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to West Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Clark/Lake, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to West Chicago. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to West Chicago via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 49m.

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