What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Lake Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Lake Geneva is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Lake Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Lake Geneva is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs $110 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Lake Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Lake Geneva. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at East Troy Airport Park and Ride via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee, WI - Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Iowa to Lake Geneva?

The distance between Iowa and Lake Geneva is 392 miles. The road distance is 312.8 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Lake Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Lake Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 22m and costs $120 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Lake Geneva?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Iowa to Lake Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Lake Geneva bus from?

Iowa to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Iowa to Lake Geneva bus arrive?

Iowa to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Iowa to Lake Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Lake Geneva is 313 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Iowa to Lake Geneva.

Where can I stay near Lake Geneva?

There are 133+ hotels available in Lake Geneva.

Iowa to Lake Geneva - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Lake Geneva by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Des Moines, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
5h 18m
$141–480
Drive 311 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Lake Genevacar 311 mi
6h 7m
$57–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
10h 22m
$125–193
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport, train
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
5h 2m
$118–343
Fly from Quad City International Airport, train
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
6h 55m
$99–311
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
8h 3m
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain
11h 32m
$155–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus
12h 3m
$119–195

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

95Weekly Planes

1h 49mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Lake Geneva.

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Distance: 389.8 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Lake Geneva, WI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Lake Geneva via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee, WI - Airport, and East Troy Airport Park and Ride in around 12h 3m.

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