There are 3 ways to get from Champaign to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CMI - DSM
4h 13m$125–593Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
7h 45m$50–95Drive 348.2 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Des Moinescar 348.2 mi
5h 55m$64–92
Champaign to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Des Moines is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $120 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Des Moines. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Champaign and Des Moines is 314 miles. The road distance is 350.2 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Champaign to Des Moines, including transfers.
Champaign to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 45m.
Champaign to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Des Moines is 350 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Champaign to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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