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How to get fromWisconsin Dells to Des Moinesby car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Appleton International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Appleton International Airport (ATW)car car
    2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATW - DSM
    5h 59m
    $85–377

  2. Drive 295.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moinescar car 295.1 mi
    5h 49m
    $54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    10h 18m
    $72–187

  4. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSN - DSM
    6h 53m
    $117–485

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    7h 12m
    $84–376

  6. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    7h 28m
    $99–468

  7. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    10h 57m
    $55–187

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    11h 30m
    $66–154

  9. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    11h 37m
    $55–187

Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines via Wisconsin Dells and Minneapolis in around 10h 18m.

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