There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Hancock by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, 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 Des Moines to Houghton County Memorial Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane DSM - CMX
4h 42m$112–442Fly Des Moines to Rhinelander, drive
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane DSM - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Hancockcar
6h 11m$97–408Bus via Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Hancockbus
20h 10m$141–240Drive 562.4 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Hancockcar 562.4 mi
10h 51m$103–149Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport
- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane FOD - CMX
13h 41m$110–454Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Hancockbus
20h 50m$136–237Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Hancockbus
21h 45m$142–238Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Hancockbus
22h 33m$297–494
Des Moines to Hancock by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Hancock is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Hancock is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Hancock. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Hancock via Minneapolis Bus Station, Green Bay and Escanaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
The distance between Des Moines and Hancock is 481 miles. The road distance is 565.6 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Hancock without a car is to bus via Minneapolis which takes 20h 10m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Des Moines to Hancock, including transfers.
Des Moines to Hancock bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Hancock is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Minneapolis, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 20h 10m.
Des Moines to Hancock bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Hancock is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 7:51 AM in Des Moines and 8:51 AM in Hancock.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Hancock, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Hancock via Minneapolis Bus Station, Green Bay, and Escanaba in around 20h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Houghton County Memorial Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Des Moines to Houghton County Memorial Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Houghton County Memorial Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Houghton County Memorial Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Rhinelander via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Green Bay to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Hancock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Hancock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Green Bay to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Hancock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Hancock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Hancock is 566 miles. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Des Moines to Hancock.
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