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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Milwaukeeby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CID - MKE
    5h 24m
    $124–854

  2. Drive 238.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Milwaukeecar car 238.9 mi
    4h 17m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    9h 20m

  4. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 12m
    $76–460

  5. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALO - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4h 57m
    $55–274

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    9h 22m

  7. Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    9h 57m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 22m.

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