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How to get fromIllinois State University to Des Moinesby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Illinois State University to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h 53m
    $45–90

  2. Drive 295.6 mi

    1. Drive from Illinois State University to Des Moinescar car 295.6 mi
    5h 7m
    $54–78

  3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BMI - DSM
    6h 34m
    $108–572

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1401
    9h 2m

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to City Linkbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PIA - DSM
    6h 55m

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    6h 18m
    $134–587

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    5h 36m
    $157–747

Illinois State University to Des Moines by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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