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How to get fromMilwaukee to Waukeeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Milwaukee to Waukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    5h 23m
    $112–502

  2. Drive  369.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Waukeecar car 369.9 mi
    6h 36m
    $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 / ...
    9h 32m
    $109–158

  4. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    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 49m
    $253–384

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station 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
    4h 51m
    $118–351

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    5h 22m
    $154–567

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Waukeecar car
    6h 10m
    $91–331

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 35m
    $142–207

  9. Train, bus #2

    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
    11h 27m
    $202–312

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

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station 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 / ...
    11h 43m
    $138–184

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar146Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Waukee, IA, USA?

United Airlines, 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Waukee via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 9h 32m.

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