What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien?

The distance between Des Moines and Prairie du Chien is 276 miles. The road distance is 199.9 miles.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Prairie du Chien is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien.

Where can I stay near Prairie du Chien?

There are 19+ hotels available in Prairie du Chien.

Des Moines to Prairie du Chien - 4 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien by plane, car, or bus

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Fly, drive
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE)plane DSM - LSE
2. Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Prairie du Chiencar
5h 59m
$104–489
Drive 198.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Prairie du Chiencar 198.8 mi
4h 7m
$37–53
Bus, drive via Rochester
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus
2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus
3. Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus
4. Drive from La Crosse to Prairie du Chiencar
10h 1m
$95–167
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus
3. Drive from La Crosse to Prairie du Chiencar
11h 12m
$88–153

Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

55Weekly Planes

5h 44mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien.

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Distance: 274.1 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Prairie du Chien, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to La Crosse (LSE), then drive to Prairie du Chien. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Prairie du Chien via Owatonna, Rochester, and La Crosse in around 10h 1m.

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