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

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

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  1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FWA - DSM
    4h 30m
    $130–441

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Decatur to Chicagobus bus Bsb 23
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 10m
    $74–147

  3. Drive  488.5 mi

    1. Drive from Decatur to Des Moinescar car 488.5 mi
    9h 3m
    $90–129

  4. Drive to Dayton, fly

    1. Drive from Decatur to Dayton-Airport-DAYcar car
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DAY - DSM
    5h 54m
    $94–416

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    14h 30m
    $103–187

Decatur to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Decatur to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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