IA → IL · about 218 miles
Des Moines to Peoria bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Des Moines to Peoria. The fastest takes 6 hours 10 minutes; every bus leaves at 8:30 AM. The standard fare is $75 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 6h 10m
- Leaves at
- 8:30 AM
- Standard fare
- $75
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Des Moines and arrives at Peoria. 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 | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 2:40 PM | 6h 10m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Des Moines Where you get off in Peoria 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 Peoria
- Peoria Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Peoria Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Peoria to Des Moines
Questions
How long is the bus from Des Moines to Peoria?
The fastest direct bus takes 6 hours 10 minutes.
How much is the bus from Des Moines to Peoria?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $75. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
What time is the first bus from Des Moines to Peoria?
Every departure is at 8:30 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Des Moines to Peoria?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Des Moines?
Buses to Peoria leave from Des Moines bus stop.