What is the cheapest way to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee?

The cheapest way to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee?

The fastest way to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Council Bluffs and Milwaukee?

No, there is no direct bus from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Broadway & 16th NW and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Omaha, NE and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

How far is it from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee?

The distance between Council Bluffs and Milwaukee is 442 miles. The road distance is 486 miles.

How do I travel from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee without a car?

The best way to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 13h 48m and costs $90 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Council Bluffs to Milwaukee bus from?

Council Bluffs to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.

Bus or fly from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee?

The best way to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 13h 48m.

Where does the Council Bluffs to Milwaukee bus arrive?

Council Bluffs to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee?

Yes, the driving distance between Council Bluffs to Milwaukee is 486 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee.

Where can I stay near Milwaukee?

There are 255+ hotels available in Milwaukee.

Council Bluffs to Milwaukee - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane OMA - MKE
6h 18m
$106–606
Drive 483.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Milwaukeecar 483.2 mi
8h 31m
$89–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
13h 48m
$90–168
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
17h 30m
$226–428
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
6h 57m
$457–732
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
7h 22m
$100–451

Council Bluffs to Milwaukee by bus and foot

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Distance: 439.8 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 16th NW to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, NE, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 48m.

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