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

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

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  1. Fly Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane OMA - MKE
    6h 45m
    $106–606

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OMA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 54m
    $69–349

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    13h 48m
    $95–155

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    17h 31m
    $334–523

  5. Drive  483.2 mi

    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Milwaukeecar car 483.2 mi
    8h 31m
    $89–128

  6. Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar car
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LNK - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 32m
    $72–312

  7. Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OMA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    7h 22m
    $115–503

Council Bluffs to Milwaukee by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

Delta, United Airlines, 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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