There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Oshkosh by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle
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
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DSM - ATW
4h 16m$128–506Drive 361 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Oshkoshcar 361 mi
6h 48m$66–96Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to UW–Oshkoshbus
12h 38m$96–173Fly from Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane MLI - ATW
6h 9m$87–377Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to UW–Oshkoshbus
14h 18m$170–312Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to UW–Oshkoshbus
15h 5m$118–174Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochester Sinclair
- Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus
- Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Waupaca Mobilbus
- Take the bus from Waupaca to UW–Oshkoshbus
16h 1m$132–203
Iowa to Oshkosh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Oshkosh is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Oshkosh is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Oshkosh. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at UW–Oshkosh via Minneapolis Bus Station and Wausau Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
The distance between Iowa and Oshkosh is 348 miles. The road distance is 363.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Oshkosh without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 38m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Iowa to Oshkosh, including transfers.
Iowa to Oshkosh bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Oshkosh is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 15h 5m.
Iowa to Oshkosh bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Oshkosh is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Iowa to Oshkosh.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Oshkosh, WI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to UW–Oshkosh via Minneapolis Bus Station and Wausau Transit Center in around 15h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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