There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Marquette by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane DSM - MQT
5h 25m$149–578Drive 583.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Marquettecar 583.1 mi
11h 6m$107–154Bus 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, WI - Transit to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus
17h 56m$131–222Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Marquette, MIbus
19h 24m$131–235Bus, train via Saint Paul
- 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 Marquettebus
20h 19m$202–396Bus
- 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, WI - Transit to Marquette, MIbus
20h 21m$126–205
Des Moines (DSM) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Marquette is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Marquette is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Marquette. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Marquette via Minneapolis Bus Station, Green Bay, WI - Transit and Escanaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 56m.
The distance between Des Moines and Marquette is 482 miles. The road distance is 586.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Marquette without a car is to bus via Minneapolis which takes 17h 56m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Des Moines to Marquette, including transfers.
Des Moines to Marquette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Marquette is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Minneapolis, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 17h 56m.
Des Moines to Marquette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Marquette is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 12:22 PM in Des Moines and 1:22 PM in Marquette.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Marquette, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Marquette via Minneapolis Bus Station, Green Bay, WI - Transit, Escanaba, and Marquette in around 17h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Sawyer International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- 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
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Marquette is 586 miles. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Des Moines to Marquette.
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