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How to get fromCharlotte to Milwaukeeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CLT - MKE
    4h 9m
    $105–605

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 10m
    $73–348

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    21h 51m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    31h 42m
    $686–1,164

  5. Drive  829.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Milwaukeecar car 829.5 mi
    14h 36m
    $152–219

  6. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511
    21h 59m
    $120–212

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 51m.

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