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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Saint Paul

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    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    11h 46m
    $261–405

  2. Drive  337.3 mi

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

  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 / ...
    12h 23m
    $89–136

  4. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    7h 27m
    $105–498

  5. Train, bus

    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
    14h 18m
    $180–292

  6. 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 58m
    $105–347

  7. Line 9 bus, line 1 bus, bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Waukesha County Technical College at College Center to Transit Center Bay Jbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center Bay C to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway subway
    6. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    8h 19m
    $140–535

Pewaukee to Des Moines by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 46m

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

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, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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