There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to New Berlin by plane, bus, train, car, 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 to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DSM - MKE
3h 50m$149–673Drive 337.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to New Berlincar 337.7 mi
6h 28m$62–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
10h 58m$89–153Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
4h 20m$135–486Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
11h 8m$95–142Bus, train via Galesburg
- 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
11h 12m$123–235Bus via Rochester
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus
13h 55m$143–232
Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to New Berlin is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to New Berlin is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to New Berlin. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Goerke's Corners Park and Ride via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Des Moines and New Berlin is 332 miles. The road distance is 339.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to New Berlin without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 58m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Des Moines to New Berlin, including transfers.
Des Moines to New Berlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to New Berlin is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 11h 8m.
Des Moines to New Berlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to New Berlin is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Des Moines to New Berlin.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and New Berlin, WI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to New Berlin via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 11h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
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
- $21–50
- 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
- $21–50
- 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 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
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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