There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Oshkosh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DSM - ATW
4h 18m$114–428Drive 361 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Oshkoshcar 361 mi
6h 48m$66–96Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
13h 5m$102–144Fly from Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane MLI - ATW
5h 54m$87–377Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
14h 5m$165–222Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
14h 8m$255–392
Iowa to Oshkosh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 18m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Oshkosh. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Oshkosh via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 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 which takes 13h 5m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Iowa to Oshkosh, including transfers.
Iowa to Oshkosh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Oshkosh is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 13h 5m.
Iowa to Oshkosh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus 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?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Oshkosh via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Milwaukee in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Appleton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
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
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
- $60–90
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Oshkosh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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 Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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