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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Des Moines is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Des Moines via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

How far is it from Lansing to Des Moines?

The distance between Lansing and Des Moines is 485 miles. The road distance is 532.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 24m and costs $100 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Lansing to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Lansing to Des Moines bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Lansing to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Lansing to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Lansing to Des Moines bus arrive?

Lansing to Des Moines bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:15 AM in Lansing and 1:15 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Lansing to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Des Moines is 533 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Lansing to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
4h 2m
$127–639
Bus via South Haven
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
13h 59m
$90–176
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
13h 24m
$103–223
Drive 529.6 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Des Moinescar 529.6 mi
8h 50m
$97–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
13h 49m
$95–187

Lansing to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

13h 24mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.5 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Des Moines via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 49m.

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