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 26m and costs $95 - $340.

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 5m.

How far is it from Wisconsin to Des Moines?

The distance between Wisconsin and Des Moines is 388 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 bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $65 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Where does the Wisconsin to Des Moines bus arrive?

Wisconsin to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 196+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Wisconsin to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines
best
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 26m
$96–334
Drive 354.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Des Moinescar 354.8 mi
6h 23m
$65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
9h 5m
$69–113
Train, bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
11h 22m
$219–340
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
4h 37m
$97–433
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
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 12m
$87–436
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
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 Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
6h 15m
$94–336
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
9h 8m
$102–162
Bus via Airport
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 52m
$69–111
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
11h
$167–267

Wisconsin to Des Moines by bus

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9h 5mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 385.8 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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