There are 8 ways to get from Warsaw to Des Moines by car, plane, taxi, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to South Bend, fly
best- Drive from Warsaw to South-Bend-Airport-SBNcar
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SBN - DSM
4h 58m$78–377Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Warsaw to Wakarusataxi
- Take the bus from Wakarusa to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
10h 32m$140–222Drive 425.4 mi
- Drive from Warsaw to Des Moinescar 425.4 mi
7h 42m$78–113Taxi to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Warsaw to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)taxi
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FWA - DSM
5h$200–524Taxi, bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Warsaw to Wakarusataxi
- Take the bus from Wakarusa to Garybus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
6h 59m$150–440Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
12h 14mTaxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Warsaw to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
12h 38m$265–387Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Warsaw to Wakarusataxi
- Take the bus from Wakarusa to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
12h 43m$205–327
South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Des Moines is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Des Moines is to drive and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Warsaw to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Eisenhower South & Industrial Park and arriving at Des Moines via Elkhart Amtrak Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Warsaw and Des Moines is 441 miles. The road distance is 427.9 miles.
The best way to get from Warsaw to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Warsaw to Des Moines, including transfers.
Warsaw to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Warsaw to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Des Moines is 1h behind Warsaw. It is currently 03:39 in Warsaw and 02:39 in Des Moines.
Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Des Moines is 428 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Warsaw to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Warsaw, IN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Warsaw to Des Moines via Eisenhower South & Industrial Park, Elkhart Transit Center, Elkhart Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from South Bend to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from South Bend to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from South Bend to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from South Bend to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Wakarusa to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Wakarusa to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Wakarusa to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $70–160
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