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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    10h 9m
    $130–227

  2. Drive 295.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moinescar car 295.1 mi
    5h 45m
    $54–78

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

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSN - DSM
    6h 48m
    $164–810

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    10h 23m
    $113–172

  5. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    10h 44m
    $100–207

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    7h 14m
    $150–632

  7. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    7h 19m
    $164–761

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    7h 11m
    $171–753

Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 468.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Des Moines via Wisconsin Dells and St. Paul in around 10h 23m.

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