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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Lincoln by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    7h 46m
    $54–104

  2. Drive 303.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lincolncar car 303.2 mi
    5h 11m
    $56–80

  3. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DSM - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    5h 25m
    $130–606

  4. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane DSM - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $114–544

  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 Summit Amtrak to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    5h 40m
    $136–569

  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 Lincoln Stationtrain train
    6h 24m
    $130–516

Des Moines to Lincoln by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Lincoln. However, you can take the bus to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, then take the train to Lincoln Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Lincoln in around 5h 11m.

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