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How to get fromDes Moines to Watsekaby plane, train, bus, car, shuttle or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Watseka by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain train
    5h 41m
    $135–561

  2. Drive 354.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Watsekacar car 354.7 mi
    6h 31m
    $65–94

  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 Gilman Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 12m
    $96–173

  4. Fly to Purdue University Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DSM - LAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Jasper County Airport, INshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jasper County Airport, IN to Watsekataxi taxi
    6h 43m
    $288–826

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain train
    5h 24m
    $170–771

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Watsekataxi taxi
    11h 14m
    $174–331

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Watseka. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Gilman Station, then take the taxi to Watseka. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Watseka via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Gilman Station in around 10h 12m.

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