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

The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Des Moines is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $85 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Wisconsin and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Wisconsin to Des Moines?

The distance between Wisconsin and Des Moines is 422 miles. The road distance is 356.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wisconsin to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $60 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Wisconsin to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wisconsin to Des Moines bus from?

Wisconsin to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Bus or fly from Wisconsin to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Wisconsin to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $90 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Wisconsin to Des Moines bus arrive?

Wisconsin to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Wisconsin to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Des Moines is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Wisconsin to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Wisconsin to Des Moines?

Book your Wisconsin to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 244+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Wisconsin to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Wisconsin to Des Moines by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
9h 12m
$62–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
9h 49m
$60–121
Drive 354.8 mi
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Des Moinescar 354.8 mi
6h 23m
$65–94
Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MKE - DSM
5h 41m
$94–523
Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
10h 23m
$80–136
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
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
4h 25m
$87–329
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
4h 59m
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
5h 18m
$81–414

Wisconsin to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

19Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wisconsin to Des Moines.

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Distance: 419.3 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Des Moines, 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 Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 49m.

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