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How to get fromMonmouth to Des Moinesby bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Monmouth to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    5h 15m
    $75–113

  2. Drive 188.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monmouth to Des Moinescar car 188.6 mi
    3h 42m
    $35–50

  3. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Monmouth to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MLI - DSM
    5h
    $241–723

  4. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PIA - DSM
    6h 57m
    $168–647

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 222.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Galesburg to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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