There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Oshkosh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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 to Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DSM - ATW
4h 25m$228–1,076Drive 361 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Oshkoshcar 361 mi
6h 48m$66–96Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
11h 32m$130–191Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DSM - MSN
- Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Oshkoshcar
5h 11m$163–794Bus via Des Moines
- 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 Oshkoshbus
12h 37m$115–185Bus, 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 Oshkoshbus
13h 34m$162–291
Des Moines to Oshkosh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Oshkosh is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Oshkosh is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $220 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Oshkosh. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Oshkosh via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between Des Moines and Oshkosh is 348 miles. The road distance is 363.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Oshkosh without a car is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Des Moines to Oshkosh, including transfers.
Des Moines to Oshkosh bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Oshkosh is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $220 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 32m.
Des Moines to Oshkosh bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Oshkosh is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Des Moines to Oshkosh.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Oshkosh, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Oshkosh via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 11h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,700
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $85–120
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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