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How to get fromMilwaukee to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 20m
    $202–942

  2. Drive 346.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Iowa State Universitycar car 346.2 mi
    6h 11m
    $64–92

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    10h 57m
    $83–153

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    11h 53m
    $164–299

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 38m
    $193–711

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    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 Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    $223–511

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 4m
    $208–903

  8. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    12h 8m
    $109–173

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

Calendar136Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 358.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Iowa State University via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 10h 57m.

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