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

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There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Milwaukee by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Line 24 bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    5h 28m
    $103–653

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    15h 46m
    $86–175

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    13h 30m
    $192–406

  4. Drive 544.2 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Milwaukeecar car 544.2 mi
    9h 40m
    $100–144

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    7h 36m
    $363–828

Independence to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Independence Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 46m.

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