There are 4 ways to get from Drake University to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (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
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)DSM - MKE
4h 29m$188–1,121Drive 355.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Drake University to Milwaukee355.7 mi
6h 30m$65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationGreyhound US0150 / ...
9h 19m$87–208Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell AirportFlixBus 2548 / ...
10h 5m$90–186
Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drake University to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Drake University to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $180 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Drake University to Milwaukee 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 9h 19m.
The distance between Drake University and Milwaukee is 324 miles. The road distance is 357.8 miles.
The best way to get from Drake University to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $85 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Drake University to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Drake University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Drake University to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $180 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 9h 19m.
Drake University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drake University to Milwaukee is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Drake University to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drake University to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,800
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–143
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $104
- Flex Fare
- $143
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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