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How to get fromDes Moines to Champaignby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DSM - CMI
    3h 59m
    $121–544

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 25m
    $50–110

  3. Drive 347.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Champaigncar car 347.3 mi
    5h 53m
    $64–92

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DSM - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    $223–671

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    4h 47m
    $128–521

Des Moines to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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