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

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There are 4 ways to get from Decatur to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FWA - DSM
    4h 33m
    $169–688

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Decatur, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 10m
    $69–151

  3. Drive 488.6 mi

    1. Drive from Decatur to Des Moinescar car 488.6 mi
    8h 59m
    $90–129

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Decatur, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 20m
    $99–226

Decatur to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

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

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