What is the cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Des Moines is to train and bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Michigan City to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Michigan City to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $120 - $700.

How far is it from Michigan City to Des Moines?

The distance between Michigan City and Des Moines is 379 miles. The road distance is 373.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Michigan City to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Michigan City to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Michigan City to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Michigan City to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to Des Moines is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Michigan City to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 251+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Michigan City to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan City to Des Moines by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
4h 54m
$99–507
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
9h 12m
$63–114
Drive 371.3 mi
1. Drive from Michigan City to Des Moinescar 371.3 mi
6h 22m
$68–98
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
4h 38m
$124–687
Train to South Bend, fly
1. Take the train from 11th Street to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SBN - DSM
5h 37m
$120–679
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train Ssl
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
11h 6m
$83–169

Michigan City to Des Moines by train and bus

19Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 376.9 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Michigan City to Des Moines. However, you can take the train to Van Buren St., walk to Jackson-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a train from 11th Street to Des Moines via Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 12m.

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