What is the cheapest way to get from Gary to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Gary to Des Moines is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gary to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Gary to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Gary and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Gary station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Gary to Des Moines?

The distance between Gary and Des Moines is 354 miles. The road distance is 348 miles.

How do I travel from Gary to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Gary to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $40 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Gary to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Gary to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gary to Des Moines bus from?

Gary to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.

Where does the Gary to Des Moines bus arrive?

Gary to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Gary to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Des Moines is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Gary to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gary to Des Moines?

Book your Gary to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 245+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Gary to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Gary to Des Moines by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines
best
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
4h 27m
$107–584
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
8h 14m
$43–143
Drive 345.9 mi
1. Drive from Gary to Des Moinescar 345.9 mi
5h 50m
$64–92
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
4h 10m
$126–734
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
6h 19m
$66–318

Gary to Des Moines by bus

19Weekly Buses

8h 14mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 352 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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