What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Wisconsin?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Wisconsin is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Wisconsin?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Wisconsin is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $180 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Wisconsin?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Wisconsin station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Des Moines to Wisconsin?

The distance between Des Moines and Wisconsin is 262 miles. The road distance is 355.3 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Wisconsin without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Wisconsin without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 43m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Wisconsin?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Des Moines to Wisconsin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Wisconsin bus from?

Des Moines to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Wisconsin?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Wisconsin is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $180 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 10h.

Where does the Des Moines to Wisconsin bus arrive?

Des Moines to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Wisconsin?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Wisconsin is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Des Moines to Wisconsin.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Wisconsin?

Book your Des Moines to Wisconsin bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Wisconsin?

There are 254+ hotels available in Wisconsin.

Des Moines to Wisconsin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DSM - MSN
4h 46m
$182–1,025
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
10h
$63–152
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
9h 43m
$66–137
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain Borealis / ...
11h 40m
$64–254
Drive 353.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Milwaukeecar 353.2 mi
6h 29m
$65–94
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4h 56m
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain
5h 14m
$116–634
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain
5h 26m
$86–455

Des Moines to Wisconsin by bus, foot, and train

19Weekly Services

9h 43mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Wisconsin.

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Distance: 260.3 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Wisconsin, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h.

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