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How to get fromPeoria to Des Moinesby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h 55m
    $46–82

  2. Drive 258.9 mi

    1. Drive from Peoria to Des Moinescar car 258.9 mi
    4h 26m
    $48–69

  3. Fly from Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PIA - DSM
    5h 7m
    $108–572

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Peoria, Bradley University to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    6h 57m
    $137–571

  5. Bus to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    6h 28m
    $149–670

Peoria to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Des Moines via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Galesburg in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours.

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