There are 7 ways to get from Green Bay to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Des Moines
best- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GRB - DSM
3h 53m$106–422Drive 409.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Green Bay to Des Moinescar 409.2 mi
7h 40m$75–108Bus
- Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
13h 25m$111–166Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane GRB - CID
3h 50m$123–429Fly to Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane GRB - MLI
5h 11m$80–361Bus via La Crosse
- Take the bus from Green Bay station to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus
15h 9m$122–198Bus, train
- Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus
15h 22m$162–309
Green Bay to Iowa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Green Bay to Iowa is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Green Bay to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $120 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Green Bay to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Transit Center and arriving at Des Moines via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Green Bay and Iowa is 362 miles. The road distance is 411.6 miles.
The best way to get from Green Bay to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Green Bay to Iowa, including transfers.
Green Bay to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Green Bay Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Green Bay to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 25m.
Green Bay to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Green Bay to Iowa is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Green Bay to Iowa.
What companies run services between Green Bay, WI, USA and Iowa, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Des Moines via Minneapolis in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Green Bay to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Green Bay to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Green Bay to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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