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

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Wisconsin by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DSM - MSN
    4h 47m
    $112–625

  2. Drive 355.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Milwaukeecar car 355.5 mi
    6h 25m
    $65–94

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    9h 43m
    $76–152

  4. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 40m
    $150–280

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4h 50m
    $114–614

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain train
    5h 19m
    $76–375

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    5h 13m
    $91–474

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    9h 45m
    $65–130

  9. Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    10h 20m
    $67–123

Des Moines to Wisconsin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Wisconsin, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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