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How to get fromNorthbrook to Des Moinesby train, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Northbrook to Des Moines by train, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Edgebrooktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3h 37m
    $59–303
  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    8h 35m
    $44–85
  3. Drive 325.3 mi

    1. Drive from Northbrook to Des Moinescar car 325.3 mi
    5h 51m
    $60–86
  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    4h 29m
    $78–411

Northbrook to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 34m.

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