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How to get fromLincoln to Des Moinesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lincoln to Des Moines by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 2m
    $50–106

  2. Drive 303.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lincoln to Des Moinescar car 303.7 mi
    5h 12m
    $56–80

  3. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    5h 46m
    $134–656

  4. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BMI - DSM
    7h 32m
    $118–593

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

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    6h 30m
    $144–618

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    5h 47m
    $161–769

  7. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DEC - DSM
    9h 8m
    $143–670

Lincoln to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 322.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Lincoln to Des Moines. However, you can take the train to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Lincoln to Des Moines in around 5h 12m.

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