What is the cheapest way to get from South Elgin to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from South Elgin to Des Moines is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Elgin to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from South Elgin to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $60 - $310.

How far is it from South Elgin to Des Moines?

The distance between South Elgin and Des Moines is 337 miles. The road distance is 299.2 miles.

How do I travel from South Elgin to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from South Elgin to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 46m and costs $55 - $95.

How long does it take to get from South Elgin to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from South Elgin to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from South Elgin to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between South Elgin to Des Moines is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from South Elgin to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 251+ hotels available in Des Moines.

South Elgin to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Elgin to Des Moines by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
4h 16m
$62–310
Drive 297.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Elgin to Des Moinescar 297.5 mi
5h 5m
$55–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
9h 46m
$57–94
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
5h 39m
$86–425
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
11h 38m
$77–159

South Elgin to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

19Weekly Services

9h 46mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.5 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between South Elgin, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from South Elgin to Des Moines. However, you can take the line 801 bus to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A, take the bus to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, walk to Rosemont, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Fox St & Prairie St to Des Moines via Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A, Elgin, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 46m.

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