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How to get fromDes Moines to Racineby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Racine by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DSM - MKE
    5h 9m
    $133–732

  2. Drive 348.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Racinecar car 348.2 mi
    6h 55m
    $64–92

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    11h 19m
    $72–133

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 44m
    $105–219

Des Moines to Racine by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Racine, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, 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 MLK Jr and State via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Mitchell Airport in around 11h 19m.

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