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How to get fromAlton to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    4h
    $207–880

  2. Drive 313.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Des Moinescar car 313.7 mi
    7h 8m
    $58–83

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    9h 30m
    $90–187

  4. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    11h 44m
    $134–282

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    10h 31m
    $78–150

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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