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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    3h 57m
    $113–703

  2. Drive 546.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Milwaukeecar car 546.9 mi
    9h 35m
    $100–145

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    10h 10m
    $172–346

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City 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
    13h 45m
    $117–200

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    14h 51m
    $220–405

Kansas City to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 10m.

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