What is the cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines?

The distance between Wisconsin Dells and Des Moines is 483 miles. The road distance is 296.8 miles.

How do I travel from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 10h 18m and costs $75 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 231+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, 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
1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Minneapolis Bus StationGreyhound US0150
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
10h 18m
$77–197
Drive 295.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines295.1 mi
5h 48m
$54–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
13h 38m
$121–326
Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)MSN - DSM
6h 59m
$183–935
Train, bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
10h 59m
$56–228
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123 / ...
11h 30m
$71–211
Train, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder / ...
2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des MoinesJefferson 803
11h 39m
$56–228
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)ORD - DSM
7h 14m
$126–690
Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)MSP - DSM
7h 27m
$150–839
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)MDW - DSM
7h 23m
$145–787

Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines by train and bus

7Weekly Services

13h 38mAverage Duration

$121Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines.

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Distance: 479.9 mi
Duration: 10h 18m

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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