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How to get fromDowners Grove to Des Moinesby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Downers Grove to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    4h 9m
    $66–295

  2. Drive  308.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Des Moinescar car 308.7 mi
    5h 9m
    $55–79

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 31m
    $64–100

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    4h 29m
    $89–463

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    9h 10m
    $108–184

  6. Bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 27m
    $97–142

Downers Grove to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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