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How to get fromChampaign to Iowaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CMI - MLI
    4h 49m
    $60–324

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    10h 24m
    $72–151

  3. Drive 348.2 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Des Moinescar car 348.2 mi
    5h 55m
    $64–92

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMI - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 43m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    10h 24m
    $64–143

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 10h 24m.

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