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

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Joseph to Des Moines by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    5h 39m
    $122–574

  2. Drive 409.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Joseph to Des Moinescar car 409.9 mi
    6h 55m
    $75–109

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 37m
    $82–140

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    5h 22m
    $145–737

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 37m
    $78–153

  6. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor 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
    11h 29m
    $108–228

Saint Joseph to Des Moines by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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