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How to get fromIowa to Benton Harborby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Iowa to Benton Harbor by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    5h 35m
    $112–366

  2. Drive  411.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Benton Harborcar car 411.7 mi
    6h 58m
    $76–109

  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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 7m

  4. Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    5h 10m
    $124–443

  5. Fly Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    7h 16m
    $90–325

  6. Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OMA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $123–513

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    8h 27m

  8. 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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    10h 7m
    $121–185

  9. 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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    11h 18m
    $181–290

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Benton Harbor, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Benton Harbor via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 10h 7m.

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