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

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

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

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    1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    4h 44m
    $118–544

  2. Drive 353.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portage to Des Moinescar car 353.4 mi
    6h 2m
    $65–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 21m
    $86–170

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    4h 22m
    $138–704

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    10h 55m
    $107–201

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portage to Des Moines via Gary Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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