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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wisconsin to Iowa by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    5h 29m
    $75–313

  2. Drive 354.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Des Moinescar car 354.8 mi
    6h 23m
    $65–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 10m
    $71–131

  4. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    11h 47m
    $167–303

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 13m
    $85–162

  6. Bus via Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 57m
    $73–130

Wisconsin to Iowa by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 9h 10m.

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