There are 5 ways to get from Iowa State University to Milwaukee by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
10h 42m$51–226Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain Borealis / ...
11h 2m$61–236Drive 344.7 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Milwaukeecar 344.7 mi
6h 16m$63–91Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DSM - MKE
6h 28m$255–1,293Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Michigan and Milwaukeebus
14h 14m$72–159
Iowa State University to Milwaukee by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Milwaukee is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Milwaukee is 558 miles. The road distance is 346.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs $50 - $230.
It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Iowa State University to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Milwaukee is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Iowa State University to Milwaukee.
There are 213+ hotels available in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Ames, St. Paul, and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 10h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Michigan and Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–22
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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