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How to get fromNew Lenox to Des Moinesby train, plane, bus, or car

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from New Lenox to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    4h 31m
    $99–512

  2. Drive 311 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Lenox to Des Moinescar car 311 mi
    5h 10m
    $57–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    9h 49m
    $76–154

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Lenox to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    4h 23m
    $124–682

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Naperville to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    10h 28m
    $83–123

  6. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from New Lenox to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    10h 48m
    $88–184

New Lenox to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between New Lenox, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a train from New Lenox to Des Moines via Joliet, Pace Transit Center Bay C, Downers Grove Metra, Downers Grove, Naperville, and Naperville in around 10h 28m.

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