Bus Tickets from Des Moines to Chicago

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TodayJul 30
TomorrowJul 31
from US$66
FriAug 1
from US$58
SatAug 2
from US$56
SunAug 3
from US$55
MonAug 4
from US$52
TueAug 5
from US$48
WedAug 6

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Des Moines to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$59
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 5m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance495 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Des Moines to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Chicago

  1. What is the distance between Des Moines and Chicago?

    Des Moines and Chicago are 496 km (308 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Des Moines to Chicago?

    Buses departing from Jefferson/Trailways Depot in Des Moines will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-28
US$61
07-29
US$110
Today
US$58
07-31
US$58
08-01
US$50
08-02
US$48
08-03
US$47
08-04
US$44
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Des Moines to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of US$44

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Des Moines to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$44 to US$173 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$44 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually Burlington Trailways will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Des Moines to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Des Moines to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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