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How to get fromWaukegan to Des Moinesby train, plane, bus, or car

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    4h 51m
    $100–513

  2. Drive 335.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Des Moinescar car 335.3 mi
    6h 8m
    $62–89

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    9h 40m

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    4h 50m
    $125–683

  5. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    10h 55m
    $89–185

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: 351.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Waukegan to Des Moines. However, you can take the train to Clybourn, take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, 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 train from Waukegan to Des Moines via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago in around 9h 40m.

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