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

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There are 6 ways to get from Oberlin to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLE - DSM
    4h 14m
    $160–567

  2. Drive  631.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oberlin to Des Moinescar car 631.2 mi
    10h 29m
    $116–167

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    14h 30m
    $252–392

  4. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 22m
    $322–497

  5. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    15h 11m

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    15h 45m
    $136–211

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar110Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Oberlin, OH, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oberlin to Des Moines via Lorain County Transportation & CS, Toledo, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 11m.

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