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

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

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    6h 45m
    $152–792

  2. Drive 339.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Waukesha to Des Moinescar car 339.6 mi
    6h 9m
    $62–90

  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 / ...
    11h 44m
    $76–144

  4. 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 12m
    $137–561

  5. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    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 5m
    $97–155

  6. 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
    13h 34m
    $120–248

Waukesha to Des Moines by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Des Moines via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 44m.

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