There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Cheboygan by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Pellston
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pellston (PLN)DSM - PLN
6h 26m$183–651Drive 678.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Cheboygan678.3 mi
12h 37m$124–179Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Flint, MI to Bay City, MI
- Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Cheboygan, MI
20h 32m$147–353Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)DSM - APN
- Take the bus from Alpena, MI to Cheboygan, MI
8h 54m$152–632Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to St. Ignace, MI
21h 30m$146–292Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to St. Ignace, MI
22h 10m$124–255Bus via Des Moines #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to St. Ignace, MI
22h 35m$134–303Bus, train via Galesburg
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Flint, MI to Bay City, MI
- Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Cheboygan, MI
23h 8m$166–412
Des Moines to Cheboygan by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cheboygan is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cheboygan is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Cheboygan. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Cheboygan, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Kalamazoo, MI and St. Ignace, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
The distance between Des Moines and Cheboygan is 554 miles. The road distance is 682.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Cheboygan without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 32m and costs $140 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Des Moines to Cheboygan, including transfers.
Des Moines to Cheboygan bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Cheboygan is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 21h 30m.
Des Moines to Cheboygan bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Cheboygan is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 12:33 AM in Des Moines and 1:33 AM in Cheboygan.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Cheboygan, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Pellston (PLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Cheboygan, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Kalamazoo, MI, and St. Ignace, MI in around 21h 30m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Pellston via Atlanta, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Des Moines to Alpena County Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Alpena County Regional Airport via Atlanta, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–143
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $104
- Flex Fare
- $143
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $50–80
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint, MI to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Bay City, MI to Cheboygan, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Alpena, MI to Cheboygan, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to St. Ignace, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Cheboygan is 682 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Des Moines to Cheboygan.
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