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Trip Overview

The bus between Des Moines and Normal takes 6h 10m. There is at least one bus per day from Des Moines to Normal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 10m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
$60
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Des Moines to Normal bus times

Buses run once daily between Des Moines and Normal. The service departs Des Moines at 7:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Normal at 14:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Moines to Normal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 290.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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