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How to get fromOshkosh to Iowaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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

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  1. Fly Appleton International Airport to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATW - MLI
    6h 16m
    $91–375

  2. Drive  359.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oshkosh to Des Moinescar car 359.6 mi
    6h 49m
    $66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    13h 5m
    $102–144

  4. Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    6h 44m
    $133–364

  5. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 10m
    $165–222

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 32m
    $255–392

Oshkosh to Iowa by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Oshkosh, WI, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oshkosh to Des Moines via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 13h 5m.

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