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How to get fromCharleston to Milwaukeeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Milwaukee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus Milwaukee
    5h 14m
    $113–233

  2. Drive 270.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Milwaukeecar car 270.8 mi
    4h 54m
    $50–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    6h 12m
    $114–218

  4. Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4h 59m
    $178–447

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5h 15m
    $202–474

  6. Taxi, bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Effinghamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    5h 48m
    $591–992

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    7h 21m
    $692–1,166

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 275.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Charleston, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Water & Chicago - Circle K once daily. Tickets cost $60–170 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Milwaukee via Mattoon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 12m.

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