There are 8 ways to get from Iowa State University to Milwaukee by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DSM - MKE
5h 34m$160–663Drive 346.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Milwaukeecar 346.7 mi
6h 12m$64–92Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
10h 47m$138–190Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain Borealis / ...
10h 50m$228–360Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
6h$133–466Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
5h 24m$194–445Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
6h 33m$179–600Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548
12h 58m$116–168
Iowa State University to Milwaukee by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Milwaukee is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $190 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Milwaukee is 360 miles. The road distance is 348.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 10h 47m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Iowa State University to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Milwaukee is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Iowa State University to Milwaukee.
There are 316+ hotels available in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Ames and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 10h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–110
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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