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How to get fromChapel Hill to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RDU - DSM
    6h 57m
    $114–488

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 50m
    $242–392

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Rd at Fetzer Gym to Union Station - Bus Platform Bbus bus Crx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    35h 59m
    $672–1,102

  4. Drive  1,046.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Des Moinescar car 1,046.9 mi
    18h 18m
    $179–259

  5. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GSO - DSM
    7h 48m
    $116–474

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLT - DSM
    9h 9m
    $186–592

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    37h 27m
    $616–1,050

Chapel Hill to Des Moines by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration32h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to Des Moines via Durham Station, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 32h 50m.

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