What is the cheapest way to get from Racine to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Racine to Des Moines is to train and bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Racine to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Racine to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $90 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Racine and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Racine to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Marquette and 6th and arriving at Des Moines via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Racine to Des Moines?

The distance between Racine and Des Moines is 337 miles. The road distance is 350.2 miles.

How do I travel from Racine to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Racine to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Racine to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Racine to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Racine to Des Moines bus from?

Racine to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.

Bus or fly from Racine to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Racine to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $90 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Racine to Des Moines bus arrive?

Racine to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Racine to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Racine to Des Moines is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Racine to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Racine to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best
1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MKE - DSM
5h 22m
$92–481
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 45m
$63–103
Drive 348.2 mi
1. Drive from Racine to Des Moinescar 348.2 mi
6h 55m
$64–92
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
5h 30m
$97–350
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
6h 32m
$89–431
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
11h 5m
$67–114
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
12h 4m
$88–192

Racine to Des Moines by bus and train

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10h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.3 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Racine, WI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marquette and 6th to Des Moines via Mitchell Airport, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 5m.

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