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There are 7 ways to get from Normal to Des Moines by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Des MoinesbusIndianapolis
    7h 50m
    $55–120

  2. Drive 296.7 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Des Moinescar296.7 mi
    5h 2m
    $55–79

  3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBMI - DSM
    8h 46m
    $118–672

  4. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Peoriabus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM)planePIA - DSM
    6h 18m
    $142–716

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)planeORD - DSM
    5h 48m
    $117–637

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSTL - DSM
    5h 49m
    $152–880

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)planeMDW - DSM
    5h 22m
    $135–769

Normal to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Bloomington/Normal to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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