The average bus between Des Moines and Chicago takes 8h 13m and the fastest bus takes 7h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Des Moines to Chicago. 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 Des Moines and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Moines is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Chicago at 7:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 13m.
Des Moines to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Des Moines to Chicago bus tickets online with Greyhound USA.
The distance between Des Moines and Chicago is 497.1 km. The road distance is 536 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
