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

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There are 9 ways to get from Saint Ignace to Des Moines by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Pellston

    best
    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PLN - DSM
    9h 27m
    $110–468

  2. Bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus bus
    2. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CIU - DSM
    6h 7m
    $105–444

  3. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from St. Ignace to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 45m
    $153–248

  4. Drive  655.5 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Ignace to Des Moinescar car 655.5 mi
    12h 20m
    $120–173

  5. Bus to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Alpenabus bus
    2. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane APN - DSM
    7h 45m
    $131–493

  6. Bus to Delta County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    2. Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ESC - DSM
    9h 48m
    $139–486

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 22m
    $138–269

  8. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from St. Ignace to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 37m
    $163–343

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Green Bay station to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 49m
    $178–303

Saint Ignace to Des Moines by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Saint Ignace, MI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta flies from Pellston (PLN) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Ignace to Des Moines via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 45m.

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