There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Chippewa Falls by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane DSM - EAU
4h 23m$130–544Drive 310.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Chippewa Fallscar 310.3 mi
5h 41m$57–82Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus Minneapolis
8h 25m$132–176Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chippewa Fallsbus
5h 37m$124–573Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chippewa Fallsbus Greyhound US0150S
9h 13m$98–138
Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Chippewa Falls is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Chippewa Falls is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Chippewa Falls. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via U of MN Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Des Moines and Chippewa Falls is 271 miles. The road distance is 312.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Chippewa Falls without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 8h 25m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Des Moines to Chippewa Falls, including transfers.
Des Moines to Chippewa Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Chippewa Falls is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 8h 25m.
Des Moines to Chippewa Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Chippewa Falls is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Des Moines to Chippewa Falls.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Chippewa Falls, WI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Chippewa Falls via St. Paul, Union Depot Station, Stadium Village Station, U of MN Campus, and Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Des Moines to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
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