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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Champaign is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Champaign is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Champaign?

The distance between Des Moines and Champaign is 315 miles. The road distance is 349.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Champaign without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 38m and costs $80 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Des Moines to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Champaign bus from?

Des Moines to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Champaign?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Champaign is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Des Moines to Champaign bus arrive?

Des Moines to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Champaign is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Des Moines to Champaign.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Champaign?

Book your Des Moines to Champaign bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 68+ hotels available in Champaign.

Des Moines to Champaign - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DSM - CMI
3h 59m
$121–594
Drive 347.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Champaigncar 347.3 mi
5h 53m
$64–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
10h 38m
$82–164
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
4h 47m
$158–731
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
10h 50m
$99–159

Des Moines to Champaign by bus, foot, and train

19Weekly Services

10h 38mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Champaign.

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Distance: 313.1 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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