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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus Greyhound US0150
    9h 32m
    $112–172

  2. Drive 295.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Wisconsin Dellscar car 295.5 mi
    5h 46m
    $54–78

  3. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DSM - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    6h 36m
    $158–682

  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 Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    9h 58m
    $130–230

  5. 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 Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    11h 51m
    $110–222

  6. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    7h 12m
    $155–654

  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 Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    7h 6m
    $148–589

  8. 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 Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $121–469

Des Moines to Wisconsin Dells by bus, foot, and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 471.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Wisconsin Dells via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Wisconsin Dells in around 9h 32m.

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