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How to get fromDes Moines to Normalby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Normal by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane DSM - BMI
    5h 14m
    $99–572

  2. Drive 295.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Des Moines to Normalcar car 295.7 mi
    5h 6m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 12m
    $91–185

  4. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    14h 32m
    $128–348

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DSM - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    5h 45m
    $125–611

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 12m
    $141–744

  7. Bus via Oak Brook

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    13h 4m
    $110–178

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    14h
    $96–180

Des Moines to Normal by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Watterson Commons via Chicago Bus Station, LaSalle, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, and Oakbrook Mall in around 13h 4m.

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