What is the cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Des Moines is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 9h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Des Moines?

The distance between Lafayette and Des Moines is 459 miles. The road distance is 414.9 miles.

How do I travel from Lafayette to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Lafayette to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Des Moines bus from?

Lafayette to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from Lafayette to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Des Moines is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Lafayette to Des Moines bus arrive?

Lafayette to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lafayette and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 3:40 AM in Lafayette and 2:40 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Des Moines is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Lafayette to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lafayette to Des Moines?

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 241+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Lafayette to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lafayette to Des Moines by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
9h 59m
$74–139
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
12h 55m
$118–249
Drive 412.4 mi
1. Drive from Lafayette to Des Moinescar 412.4 mi
7h 28m
$76–109
Fly from Purdue University Airport
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAF - DSM
7h 26m
$108–572
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
11h 3m
$88–174
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM)plane IND - DSM
6h 1m
$152–754
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
5h 7m
$148–582
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
6h 48m
$155–758

Lafayette to Des Moines by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

9h 59mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456.2 mi
Duration: 9h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

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