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

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There are 5 ways to get from Northbrook to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3h 37m
    $99–513
  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 31m
    $54–105
  3. Drive 325.3 mi

    1. Drive from Northbrook to Des Moinescar car 325.3 mi
    5h 51m
    $60–86
  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    4h 24m
    $118–681
  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 23m
    $84–175

Northbrook to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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