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How to get fromMilwaukee to Athensby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MKE - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    7h 20m
    $137–742

  2. Drive 471.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Athenscar car 471.7 mi
    9h 14m
    $87–125

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511
    2. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus 379 A
    12h 50m
    $101–161

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    12h 58m
    $124–280

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    7h 3m
    $613–981

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    7h 16m
    $142–654

Milwaukee to Athens by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Athens, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center via Columbus and Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station in around 12h 50m.

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