There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DSM - CMI
3h 52m$92–396Drive 347.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Champaigncar 347.3 mi
5h 53m$58–83Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
7h 15m$60–95Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
4h 52m$119–443Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DSM - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
6h 12m$95–402
Des Moines to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Champaign is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Champaign is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $90 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Des Moines and Champaign is 315 miles. The road distance is 349.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Des Moines to Champaign, including transfers.
Des Moines to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Champaign is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $90 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 15m.
Des Moines to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Champaign is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Des Moines to Champaign.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Des Moines to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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