There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to West Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 50m$66–110Drive 303.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to West Des Moinescar 303.4 mi
5h 16m$56–80Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BMI - DSM
6h 15m$108–572Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
5h 59m$132–597Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
5h 17m$145–697
Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to West Des Moines is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to West Des Moines is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to West Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Bloomington and West Des Moines is 301 miles. The road distance is 305.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to West Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Bloomington to West Des Moines, including transfers.
Bloomington to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to West Des Moines is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 6h 15m.
Bloomington to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to West Des Moines is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Bloomington to West Des Moines.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and West Des Moines, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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