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

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 25m
    $50–95

  2. Drive 347.3 mi

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

  3. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DSM - CMI
    5h 13m
    $106–484

  4. 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
    $123–471

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    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
    6h 21m
    $113–489

Des Moines to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours.

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