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742 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Des Moines to Portage

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Cheapest
By car (742 km)
7 h 41 min
742 km.
from $40
Other
Rideshare
7 h 41 min
742 km.
from $9.68
Bus, Plane (Fly to Appleton International Airport)
5 h 35 min
401 km.
from $255.82
Bus
12 h 42 min
402 km.
from $198.49
Bus, Train (Bus)
13 h 14 min
401 km.
from $172.85
Bus, Train (Night bus)
10 h 17 min
401 km.
from $134.67
Bus, Plane (Fly to Dane County Regional Airport)
6 h 31 min
401 km.
from $252.03
Bus, Plane (Fly to General Mitchell International Airport)
6 h 50 min
401 km.
from $253.10
Bus, Plane (Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
6 h 46 min
401 km.
from $219.29
Bus via Des Moines
16 h 5 min
402 km.
from $131.96

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Appleton
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Dane
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$305.73

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Appleton
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$382.16
Plane from Des Moines to Dane
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$356.68
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$343.94

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Appleton
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Dane
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$305.73

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$108.28
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portage
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$108.28
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portage
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.57–$127.39
Train from Milwaukee to Portage
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$89.17

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$216.56

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$70.06

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$161.77
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$89.17
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$53.50

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Des Moines to St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$121.02

Lamers Bus Lines

Phone:
+1 800-236-1240
Website:
golamers.com/
Bus from Madison to Portage
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$26.75

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Email:
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$44.59

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Portage is to drive which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Portage is to fly and drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $152.17 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Portage?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Portage. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Portage via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Portage?

The distance between Des Moines and Portage is 673 km. The road distance is 514 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Portage without a car is to bus which takes 12h 42m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Des Moines to Portage, including transfers.

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

Des Moines to Portage bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Portage bus arrive?

Des Moines to Portage bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Portage?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Portage is 514 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Des Moines to Portage.

Where can I stay near Portage?

There are 28+ hotels available in Portage. Prices start at $42.85 per night.
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