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How to get fromChicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Des Moinesby subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Des Moines by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

    best
    1. Take the subway from Division to Logan Squaresubway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)planeORD - DSM
    3h 25m
    $102–581

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    8h
    $48–105

  3. Drive 329.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Des Moinescar329.2 mi
    5h 29m
    $61–87

  4. Line 9 bus, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ashland & Chicago to Ashland Orange Line Stationbus
    2. Take the subway from Ashland-Orange to Midwaysubway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)planeMDW - DSM
    3h 33m
    $121–678

  5. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    8h 36m
    $58–165

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    10h 22m
    $98–230

Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Des Moines by foot, subway, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 6h 34m.

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