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How to get fromElkhart to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Elkhart to Des Moines by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SBN - DSM
    4h 29m
    $165–689

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 55m
    $72–150

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 55m
    $77–135

  4. Drive 419.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Des Moinescar car 419.2 mi
    7h 21m
    $77–111

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    5h 57m
    $111–526

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    5h 40m
    $139–689

  7. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    11h 47m
    $96–215

Elkhart to Des Moines by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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