IA → IL · about 250 miles
Des Moines to DeKalb bus schedule
Greyhound runs 7 direct buses a week from Des Moines to DeKalb. The fastest takes 6 hours 25 minutes; every bus leaves at 5:30 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 6h 25m
- Leaves at
- 5:30 AM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Des Moines and arrives at Dekalb Holmes Student Center. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | 11:55 AM | 6h 25m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Des Moines Where you get off in DeKalb The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Des Moines
- Des Moines bus stop Map of Des Moines bus stop (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in DeKalb
- Dekalb Holmes Student Center Map of Dekalb Holmes Student Center (Google Maps)
Return trip: DeKalb to Des Moines
Questions
How long is the bus from Des Moines to DeKalb?
The fastest direct bus takes 6 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Des Moines to DeKalb?
Every departure is at 5:30 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Des Moines to DeKalb?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Des Moines?
Buses to DeKalb leave from Des Moines bus stop.