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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Centralia by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Champaign

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtraktrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 19m
    $87–182

  2. Drive 390.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Centraliacar car 390.3 mi
    8h 2m
    $72–103

  3. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    9h 26m
    $193–909

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    13h 3m
    $95–203

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    7h 52m
    $173–649

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    8h 14m
    $160–576

  7. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DSM - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    9h 15m
    $159–686

  8. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane DSM - MWA
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    6h 19m
    $165–651

Des Moines to Centralia by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Centralia. However, you can take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Centralia Amtrak. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Centralia in around 8h 2m.

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