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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    4h 54m
    $95–524

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valparaiso to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h
    $58–109

  3. Drive 359 mi

    1. Drive from Valparaiso to Des Moinescar car 359 mi
    6h 25m
    $66–95

  4. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    4h 41m
    $115–684

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    10h 57m
    $81–178

Valparaiso to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Valparaiso to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h.

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