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- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane OMA - MKE
6h 18m$106–606Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
13h 48m$78–155Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
17h 31m$191–388Drive 483.2 mi
- Drive from Council Bluffs to Milwaukeecar 483.2 mi
8h 31m$89–128Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
6h 57m$456–729Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
7h 22m$95–461
Council Bluffs to Milwaukee by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $100 - $650.
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.
The distance between Council Bluffs and Milwaukee is 442 miles. The road distance is 486 miles.
The best way to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 13h 48m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Council Bluffs to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
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 $75 - $160 and takes 13h 48m.
Council Bluffs to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Council Bluffs to Milwaukee is 486 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Council Bluffs to Milwaukee.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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