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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 28 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Downtown Greyhound StationArrival time: April 28 atDestination city: Des MoinesDestination location: Des Moines (Subway)Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Des Moines was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $40To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Des Moines, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $40 to $155 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-04-29.
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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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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