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How to get fromDes Moines to Windsorby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    3h 23m
    $198–1,033

  2. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    16h 21m
    $150–265

  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 Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h
    $206–337

  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 Detroittrain train
    15h 17m
    $235–493

  5. Drive 964.1 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Windsorcar car 964.1 km
    9h 58m
    $192–277

  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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    14h 6m
    $193–394

Des Moines to Windsor by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 902.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Windsor, ON, Canada?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Larned & Griswold via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 14h.

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