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

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There are 8 ways to get from Whitewater to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

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    1. Take the bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    5h 43m
    $80–349

  2. Drive  298.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Whitewater to Des Moinescar car 298.5 mi
    5h 57m
    $55–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 45m
    $75–136

  4. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSN - DSM
    7h 42m
    $113–598

  5. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    7h 7m
    $99–469

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Whitewater Depot Lot A to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    13h 50m
    $105–216

  7. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Whitewater Depot Lot A to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 12m
    $130–266

  8. Bus via Rochester

    1. Take the bus from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 17m
    $118–213

Whitewater to Des Moines by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Whitewater Depot Lot A to Des Moines via Janesville, WI, 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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