There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Green Bay by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Green Bay
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DSM - GRB
4h$118–501Drive 409.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Green Baycar 409.9 mi
7h 38m$75–108Bus via Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
13h 5m$110–175Fly to Appleton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DSM - ATW
- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Green Bay stationbus
6h 9m$108–478Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
13h 20m$82–151Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
14h 14m$111–239
Des Moines to Green Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Green Bay is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Green Bay is to fly which takes 4h and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Green Bay. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Green Bay Transit Center via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Des Moines and Green Bay is 362 miles. The road distance is 412.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Green Bay without a car is to bus via Minneapolis which takes 13h 5m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Des Moines to Green Bay, including transfers.
Des Moines to Green Bay bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Green Bay is to fly which takes 4h and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Minneapolis, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 13h 5m.
Des Moines to Green Bay bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Green Bay is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Des Moines to Green Bay.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Green Bay, WI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Green Bay (GRB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Green Bay Transit Center via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Green Bay via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Des Moines to Green Bay via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Green Bay via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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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