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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    10h 9m
    $132–231

  2. Drive 295.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moinescar car 295.1 mi
    5h 45m
    $54–78

  3. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    7h 5m
    $134–444

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    10h 23m
    $113–172

  5. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    8h 16m
    $96–386

Wisconsin Dells to Iowa by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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 St. Paul in around 10h 23m.

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