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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. PaulbusJefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin DellsbusGreyhound US0150
    9h 52m
    $77–207

  2. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. PaulbusJefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells StationtrainEmpire Builder / ...
    9h 58m
    $51–225

  3. Drive 295.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Wisconsin Dellscar295.5 mi
    5h 49m
    $54–78

  4. Fly to Appleton International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)planeDSM - ATW
    2. Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Wisconsin Dellscar
    6h 16m
    $130–597

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusDes Moines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells StationtrainEmpire Builder / ...
    12h 1m
    $86–264

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeDSM - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
    7h 15m
    $205–982

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeDSM - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
    7h 16m
    $147–844

  8. 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 Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
    7h 29m
    $111–539

Des Moines to Wisconsin Dells by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 52m.

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