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How to get fromPewaukee to Des Moinesby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Pewaukee to Des Moines by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 24m
    $159–285

  2. Drive 337.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pewaukee to Des Moinescar car 337.3 mi
    6h 4m
    $62–89

  3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    7h 24m
    $154–796

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 49m
    $99–159

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

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride 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
    6h 56m
    $139–555

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    8h 16m
    $163–735

Pewaukee to Des Moines by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Pewaukee, Waukesha County, WI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waukesha County Technical College at College Center to Des Moines via Transit Center Bay J, Transit Center Bay C, Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, LaSalle, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 49m.

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