There are 9 ways to get from Saint Ignace to Des Moines by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Pellston
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PLN - DSM
6h 10m$140–648Drive 655.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Ignace to Des Moinescar 655.5 mi
12h 20m$120–173Bus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
18h 50m$168–283Bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
- Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CIU - DSM
6h 8m$145–654Bus to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Alpenabus
- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane APN - DSM
7h 51m$176–733Bus to Delta County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
- Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ESC - DSM
9h 54m$179–716Bus, train
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
20h 22m$148–293Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
20h 22m$158–268Bus, train via Galesburg
- Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
20h 42m$188–388
Saint Ignace to Des Moines by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Ignace to Des Moines is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Ignace to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Ignace to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from St. Ignace, MI and arriving at Des Moines via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
The distance between Saint Ignace and Des Moines is 559 miles. The road distance is 659.3 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Ignace to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 18h 50m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Saint Ignace to Des Moines, including transfers.
Saint Ignace to Des Moines bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from St. Ignace, MI station.
The best way to get from Saint Ignace to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 18h 50m.
Saint Ignace to Des Moines bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Des Moines is 1h behind Saint Ignace. It is currently 12:19 AM in Saint Ignace and 11:19 PM in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Saint Ignace, MI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Pellston (PLN) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Ignace, MI to Des Moines via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Delta County Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Delta County Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pellston to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Ignace to Des Moines is 659 miles. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from Saint Ignace to Des Moines.
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