There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Michigan by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Detroit
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
3h 1m$115–623Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
15h 10m$88–196Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
15h 4m$128–266Drive 595.8 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Detroitcar 595.8 mi
9h 54m$109–158Fly to Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DSM - FNT
4h 19m$138–661Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DSM - LAN
4h 35m$105–573Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane DSM - GRR
5h 37m$222–1,325Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
17h 24m$103–189
Des Moines to Michigan by bus, foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Michigan is to bus which costs $85 - $200 and takes 15h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Des Moines and Michigan is 557 miles. The road distance is 599.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Michigan without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 4m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Des Moines to Michigan, including transfers.
Des Moines to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 15h 10m.
Des Moines to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 2:42 PM in Des Moines and 3:42 PM in Michigan.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Michigan, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Des Moines to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Des Moines to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Des Moines to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Des Moines to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Des Moines to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,500
Flights from Des Moines to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–2,100
Flights from Des Moines to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Des Moines to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Des Moines to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Des Moines to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–2,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Des Moines to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,300
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Bishop International Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Michigan is 599 miles. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Des Moines to Michigan.
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