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How to get fromDes Moines to Brookfieldby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Brookfield by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DSM - MKE
    3h 54m
    $178–781

  2. Drive 345.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Brookfieldcar car 345.5 mi
    6h 15m
    $63–92

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    10h 53m
    $91–174

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    10h 55m
    $77–140

  5. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    11h 10m
    $139–270

  6. Bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    11h 53m
    $110–168

Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar136Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Brookfield via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, N5 & Clybourn, and Mayfair & Macy's in around 10h 55m.

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