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How to get fromUniversity of Notre Dame to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from University of Notre Dame to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSBN - DSM
    3h 46m
    $154–841

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ChicagobusColumbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    10h 2m
    $73–217

  3. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from South Bend Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    12h 6m
    $130–272

  4. Drive 406.5 mi

    1. Drive from University of Notre Dame to Des Moinescar406.5 mi
    6h 59m
    $75–108

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)planeORD - DSM
    5h 43m
    $129–661

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium StationtrainWestbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    10h 46m
    $88–198

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium StationtrainWestbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    10h 51m
    $73–118

South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between University of Notre Dame, IN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Notre Dame to Des Moines via South Bend, IN and Chicago in around 10h 2m.

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