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

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Drake University 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 21m
    $76–149

  2. Drive 357.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Drake Universitycar car 357.8 mi
    6h 26m
    $66–95

  3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    5h 42m
    $176–1,198

  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 / ...
    9h 58m
    $73–145

  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 32m
    $93–157

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

    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
    4h 25m
    $129–656

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

Calendar120Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, Delta, 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 Drake University via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 9h 58m.

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