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

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

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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 20m
    $149–545

  2. Drive  348.9 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 3m
    $82–131

  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 51m
    $136–393

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 6m
    $91–159

  6. 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
    $132–248

  7. Bus via Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 42m
    $144–239

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

Calendar152Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

United Airlines, American 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 Bus Station in around 11h 3m.

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