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How to get fromSterling to Des Moinesby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    5h 45m
    $88–132

  2. Drive 217.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sterling to Des Moinescar car 217.8 mi
    3h 41m
    $40–58

  3. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    6h 58m
    $163–613

  4. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    6h 46m
    $186–776

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MLI - DSM
    7h 31m
    $176–653

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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