The average bus between Chicago and Des Moines takes 8h 6m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Des Moines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chicago and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 6:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago station and arriving at Des Moines station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 6m.
Chicago to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Book your Chicago to Des Moines bus tickets online with Greyhound USA.
The distance between Chicago and Des Moines is 497.1 km. The road distance is 538 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
