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How to get fromIowa to Waukeshaby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    5h 59m
    $108–446

  2. Drive  340.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Waukeshacar car 340.1 mi
    6h 10m
    $63–90

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    11h 33m
    $94–169

  4. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 11m
    $163–298

  5. Fly from Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 35m
    $77–347

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    8h 46m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    12h 20m
    $106–158

  8. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 54m
    $158–218

Iowa to Waukesha by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa to Waukesha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, LaSalle, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 12h 20m.

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