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How to get fromMilwaukee to Ankenyby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Ankeny by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    9h 24m
    $88–166

  2. Drive 351 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Ankenycar car 351 mi
    6h 18m
    $65–93

  3. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    6h 4m
    $117–692

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    10h 1m
    $80–150

  5. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    10h 40m
    $106–166

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    5h 12m
    $110–488

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    5h 54m
    $121–648

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ankenycar car
    6h 14m
    $90–331

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Ankeny, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Ankeny via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 10h 1m.

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