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

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

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CMH - MKE
    5h 13m
    $100–606

  2. Bus via Chicago

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    10h 15m
    $46–103

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511
    10h
    $70–120

  4. Drive 398 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Milwaukeecar car 398 mi
    7h 57m
    $73–105

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 46m
    $565–931

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    6h 22m
    $89–451

Columbus to Milwaukee by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Intermodal Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 10h.

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