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

The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Des Moines is to train and bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Naperville to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $75 - $430.

How far is it from Naperville to Des Moines?

The distance between Naperville and Des Moines is 353 miles. The road distance is 304.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Naperville to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $45 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Naperville to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Naperville to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Des Moines is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Naperville to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Des Moines by train, plane, bus, 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 Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
4h 42m
$59–302
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
8h 47m
$45–86
Drive 302.7 mi
1. Drive from Naperville to Des Moinescar 302.7 mi
5h 2m
$56–80
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
4h 41m
$79–422
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
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 38m
$63–306

Naperville to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

19Weekly Services

8h 47mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Naperville to Des Moines.

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Distance: 351.1 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Naperville to Des Moines. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a train from Naperville to Des Moines via Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 47m.

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