There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to Champaign by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
7h 30m$58–95Drive 347.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Champaigncar 347.3 mi
5h 53m$64–92Fly Quad City International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MLI - CMI
5h 36m$65–335Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
4h 46m$124–473
Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Champaign is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Champaign is to fly and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Iowa and Champaign is 347 miles. The road distance is 349.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Iowa to Champaign, including transfers.
Iowa to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Champaign is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $340 and takes 5h 36m.
Iowa to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Champaign is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Iowa to Champaign.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Quad City International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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