What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Elkhorn?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Elkhorn is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Elkhorn?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Elkhorn is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs $150 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Elkhorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Elkhorn. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at East Troy Airport Park and Ride via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee, WI - Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Elkhorn?

The distance between Des Moines and Elkhorn is 360 miles. The road distance is 308.2 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Elkhorn without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Elkhorn without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 10m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Des Moines to Elkhorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Elkhorn bus from?

Des Moines to Elkhorn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Elkhorn bus arrive?

Des Moines to Elkhorn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Elkhorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Elkhorn is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Des Moines to Elkhorn.

Where can I stay near Elkhorn?

There are 121+ hotels available in Elkhorn.

Des Moines to Elkhorn - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Elkhorn by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DSM - MKE
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus
5h 37m
$166–775
Drive 306.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Elkhorncar 306.4 mi
5h 58m
$56–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain Up-Nw
11h 10m
$125–186
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
5h 18m
$151–495
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain
5h 45m
$162–565
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus
11h 50m
$101–170
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain
11h 57m
$156–260

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

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Distance: 358.3 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Elkhorn via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee, WI - Airport, and East Troy Airport Park and Ride in around 11h 50m.

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