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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Iowa by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

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    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des MoinesbusJefferson 803
    11h 44m
    $64–239

  2. Drive 295.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moinescar295.1 mi
    5h 48m
    $54–78

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    13h 38m
    $130–343

  4. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeORD - MLI
    8h 11m
    $68–509

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    12h 6m
    $90–273

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    12h 13m
    $109–262

  7. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeORD - CID
    8h 23m
    $87–557

Wisconsin Dells to Iowa by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines via Wisconsin Dells and Chicago in around 12h 13m.

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