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How to get fromGlen Ellyn to Des Moinesby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    4h 33m
    $65–303

  2. Drive  309 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Ellyn to Des Moinescar car 309 mi
    5h 12m
    $57–82

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 34m
    $68–98

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    4h 23m
    $85–443

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 29m
    $128–203

  6. Bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    11h 28m
    $98–144

Glen Ellyn to Des Moines by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Glen Ellyn, 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 $60–90 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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