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How to get fromIowa to Wisconsinby bus, train, car, plane or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Wisconsin by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    9h 48m
    $71–150

  2. Fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain train
    7h 5m
    $40–236

  3. 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 Milwaukeetrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 45m
    $72–280

  4. Drive 353.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Milwaukeecar car 353.2 mi
    6h 29m
    $65–94

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    10h 5m
    $68–165

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Wisconsin, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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