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How to get fromAnkeny to Milwaukeeby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Ankeny to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DSM - MKE
    5h 40m
    $225–1,392

  2. Drive 349.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ankeny to Milwaukeecar car 349.2 mi
    6h 24m
    $64–93

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    9h 55m
    $80–143

  4. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 28m
    $115–265

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    10h 12m
    $78–138

Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ankeny, IA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ankeny to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 12m.

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