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How to get fromIndianapolis to Waukeshaby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2511
    8h 4m

  2. Drive 274.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Waukeshacar car 274.3 mi
    5h 14m
    $51–73

  3. 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 / ...
    9h 12m
    $104–208

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane IND - MKE
    7h 4m
    $92–524

  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 Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    8h 46m
    $75–111

  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 Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 18m
    $467–1,407

Indianapolis (IND) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport once daily, and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 9h 12m.

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