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How to get fromCharleston to Des Moinesby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Des Moines by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

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    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMI - DSM
    5h 4m
    $223–702

  2. Drive 396.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Des Moinescar car 396.1 mi
    6h 55m
    $73–105

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    9h 52m
    $96–168

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DEC - DSM
    6h 30m
    $246–779

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 349.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Des Moines via Mattoon Amtrak Station, Champaign-Urbana, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 9h 52m.

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