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

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

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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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeORD - MLI
    5h 22m
    $72–290

  2. Drive 354.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Des Moinescar354.8 mi
    6h 21m
    $65–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    9h 55m
    $76–227

  4. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 DeparturesbusWisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    10h 19m
    $90–154

  5. Train, bus

    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 Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    11h 20m
    $118–271

Wisconsin to Iowa by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Des Moines via Chicago in around 9h 55m.

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