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How to get fromDes Moines to Michiganby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Michigan by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    3h 8m
    $120–623
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    14h 10m
    $74–185
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    14h 4m
    $94–245
  4. Drive 595.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Detroitcar car 595.8 mi
    9h 54m
    $109–158
  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DSM - FNT
    3h 57m
    $148–661
  6. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DSM - LAN
    5h 4m
    $150–823
  7. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DSM - GRR
    5h 52m
    $202–1,125
  8. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    16h 22m
    $94–223

Des Moines to Michigan by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Michigan, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 10m.

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