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

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511
    6h 31m
    $40–75

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    7h 29m
    $91–189

  3. Drive 267.8 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukeecar car 267.8 mi
    4h 54m
    $49–71

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane IND - MKE
    5h 6m
    $88–521

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    7h 34m
    $70–104

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

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 10m
    $444–1,347

Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 29m.

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