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

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There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h 30m
    $50–80

  2. Drive  296.7 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Des Moinescar car 296.7 mi
    5h 5m
    $51–74

  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)plane plane BMI - DSM
    5h 29m
    $74–364

  4. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMI - DSM
    7h 45m
    $101–409

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    5h 59m
    $131–396

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    5h 17m
    $148–551

Normal to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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