What is the cheapest way to get from Decatur to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Des Moines is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Decatur to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Decatur to Des Moines is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $220 - $800.

How far is it from Decatur to Des Moines?

The distance between Decatur and Des Moines is 289 miles. The road distance is 339.5 miles.

How do I travel from Decatur to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Decatur to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus via Galesburg which takes 9h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Decatur to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Decatur to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Decatur to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Des Moines is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Decatur to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 231+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Decatur to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Decatur to Des Moines by plane, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Decatur Airport
best
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)DEC - DSM
5h 9m
$132–638
Drive 337.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Decatur to Des Moines337.5 mi
5h 58m
$62–89
Taxi, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Springfield
2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
9h 57m
Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)CMI - DSM
5h 26m
$236–762
Taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)SPI - DSM
4h 52m
$226–800
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Champaign
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Des MoinesIndianapolis
10h 7m
$187–274

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

13Weekly Planes

6h 35mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.1 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily.

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