There are 6 ways to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATW - DSM
4h 18m$116–424Drive 359.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oshkosh to Des Moinescar 359.6 mi
6h 49m$66–95Bus
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
11h 50m$83–136Bus, train
- Take the bus from UW–Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
12h 3m$93–163Bus, train via Galesburg
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
13h 45m$112–222Bus via Rochester
- Take the bus from UW–Oshkosh to Waupacabus
- Take the bus from Waupaca Mobil to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus
15h 54m$129–207
Oshkosh to Des Moines by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Oshkosh to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Oshkosh and arriving at Des Moines via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Oshkosh and Des Moines is 348 miles. The road distance is 361.7 miles.
The best way to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines, including transfers.
Oshkosh to Des Moines bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Oshkosh station.
The best way to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 11h 50m.
Oshkosh to Des Moines bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oshkosh to Des Moines is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Oshkosh to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Oshkosh, WI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oshkosh to Des Moines via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from UW–Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from UW–Oshkosh to Waupaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–19
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Waupaca Mobil to La Crosse Grand River Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–33
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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