There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MCI - MKE
2h 6m$114–641Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
16h$92–176Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
12h 38m$156–350Drive 546.5 mi
- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukeecar 546.5 mi
9h 41m$100–145
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Kci Airport New Terminal and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Milwaukee is 444 miles. The road distance is 549.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs $150 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 12h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 16h.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound to Milwaukee via East Village - Bay C, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee is 550 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Milwaukee.
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