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How to get fromMilwaukee to Cape Breton Islandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Cape Breton Island by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane MKE - YQY
    10h 49m
    $803–3,503

  2. Drive 2,781.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Cape Breton Islandcar car 2,781.3 km
    31h 48m
    $549–793

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    2d 10h
    $993–2,068

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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 Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane ORD - YQY
    9h 24m
    $603–2,457

  5. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane MSN - YQY
    12h 39m
    $820–3,535

Milwaukee to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$993Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,236 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 5 times a day.

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