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How to get fromMenomonee Falls to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Menomonee Falls to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    4h 25m
    $198–843

  2. Drive 348.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Menomonee Falls to Des Moinescar car 348.9 mi
    6h 28m
    $64–92

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    10h 13m
    $147–223

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    4h 53m
    $161–594

  5. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    11h 25m
    $147–278

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    11h 55m
    $113–172

  7. Bus via Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 13m
    $159–229

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar137Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Menomonee Falls, WI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Menomonee Falls to Des Moines via Lovers Lane & Silver Spring, St Paul & N5, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago in around 11h 55m.

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