There are 3 ways to get from Champaign to Iowa by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
7h 50m$59–105Drive 348.2 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Des Moinescar 348.2 mi
5h 55m$64–92Fly
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane CMI - MLI
5h 49m$60–314
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Iowa is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $60 - $320.
The distance between Champaign and Iowa is 347 miles. The road distance is 350.2 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Champaign to Iowa, including transfers.
The best way to get from Champaign to Iowa is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 5h 49m.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Iowa is 350 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Champaign to Iowa.
There are 262+ hotels available in Iowa.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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