There are 7 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 44m$175–793Drive 347 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Milwaukeecar 347 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 32m$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$143–280Taxi 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 15m$196–465Shuttle 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
5h 59m$140–546Bus 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$106–163
Iowa State University to Milwaukee by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
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 15m and costs $190 - $470.
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 32m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Milwaukee is 360 miles. The road distance is 349 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 322+ 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 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Des Moines to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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
- $85–200
- 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
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