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Cheap bus tickets from Chicago, IL to Des Moines, IA

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With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 51 destinations from Des Moines, including Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City.
We offer several payment methods for purchasing your ticket from Chicago to Des Moines securely. You can choose among card payment, PayPal, Google Pay and many more. Once in the payment section, you will be able to see all the available options and pick your preferred one. If you are having difficulties with payment, check out our help page about payments. If you buy your bus ticket onboard or at a sales point you are also given the option to pay cash.
The bus route from Chicago to Des Moines covers 579 km. FlixBus can bring you from Chicago to Des Moines in 7 hours 10 minutes. The fastest bus on this connection has 5 stop(s).
You can get from Chicago to Des Moines for as little as 44,99 €. Take advantage of our best deals on FlixBus tickets by traveling off-peak and during the week. You can buy your ticket from Chicago to Des Moines most easily on this website or in the app.
When traveling from Chicago to Des Moines, you can track your bus location on our Real-Time Bus Tracker. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.
Passengers traveling from Chicago to Des Moines can bring one checked luggage and one piece of hand luggage for free. If you want to carry additional or special luggage, you can check all the options available on this page.
The price of a children's bus ticket from Chicago to Des Moines depends on the age of the child and the time of booking. Children under the age of 15 receive a discount on the regular adult fare. At the time of booking, we calculate the cheapest price for you from all available rates and discounts. If the discounted price is lower than the child fare, the selected passengers pay the same price. Please, make sure you check our child travel and seat policy. Strollers and foldable pushchairs (width + length + height = max 240 cm) can be transported in the luggage compartment of the bus free of charge.
Yes, all FlixBus buses from Chicago to Des Moines are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. We strive to make our buses as comfortable and accessible as possible for people with disabilities and limited mobility. Service animals are allowed on board all FlixBus buses traveling from Chicago to Des Moines. The transportation of wheelchairs, foldable wheelchairs, walking aid and other assistive mobility devices is free of charge.
Traveling by bus from Chicago to Des Moines is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.
FlixBus buses traveling from Chicago to Des Moines offer extra legroom, private outlets, and restrooms. Most buses also provide free Wi-Fi.
The earliest FlixBus ride from Chicago to Des Moines departs at 06:10.
There are 3 bus stations in Chicago; Chicago (Cumberland Farms), Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Train Station. You can find the location of the stations on the map on this page.
There are 2 bus stations in Des Moines; Des Moines, Des Moines (Subway). You can find the location of the stations on the map on this page.
No, you don't need to print your ticket if you purchased it online or via the app. Simply show the driver the QR code that you received via email or that is stored in the app and you're ready to travel from Chicago to Des Moines. It's that easy!
The latest FlixBus ride from Chicago to Des Moines departs at 16:00.

Looking for bus tickets from Chicago to Des Moines?

Look no further, we’ve got all the details you need to plan your bus trip! The journey Chicago to Des Moines takes as little as 7 hours 10 minutes and can cost as little as 44,99 €. The first bus leaves at 06:10 and the last bus leaves at 16:00. FlixBus runs 2 rides each day between Chicago and Des Moines and when travelling with FlixBus, you can expect free Wifi, power sockets and a guaranteed seat for your journey.

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