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

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Wisconsin by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 / ...
    9h 48m
    $79–160

  2. Fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain train
    6h 50m
    $40–246

  3. 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 / ...
    11h 28m
    $160–299

  4. Drive 355.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Milwaukeecar car 355.5 mi
    6h 25m
    $65–94

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    10h 26m
    $69–128

  6. 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
    11h 10m
    $145–199

Iowa to Wisconsin by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Wisconsin, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Water & Wells via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Airport Baggage Claim in around 10h 26m.

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