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How to get fromDrake University to Milwaukeeby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Drake University to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DSM - MKE
    4h 3m
    $128–771

  2. Drive 358 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Drake University to Milwaukeecar car 358 mi
    6h 27m
    $66–95

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    9h 52m
    $90–171

  4. 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 Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    9h 54m
    $76–142

  5. Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport

    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 / ...
    10h 30m
    $78–140

  6. Bus, train via Galesburg

    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 Milwaukeetrain train
    11h 3m
    $120–241

Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 322.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and Milwaukee, 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 vehicle from Drake University to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 54m.

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