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How to get fromDes Moines to Wisconsinby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Wisconsin by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeDSM - MSP
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    4h 53m

  2. Drive 353.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Milwaukeecar353.2 mi
    6h 27m
    $65–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusOmaha
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationbusGreyhound US0150 / ...
    8h 55m
    $88–213

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlingtonbus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburgbus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    11h 24m
    $112–257

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain
    5h 28m

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain
    5h 14m
    $108–583

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusDes Moines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeetrainHiawatha Service / ...
    9h 53m
    $78–199

  8. Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusDes Moines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell AirportbusFlixBus 2548 / ...
    10h 30m
    $78–206

Des Moines to Wisconsin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Wisconsin, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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