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How to get fromMilwaukee to Charlotteby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Charlotte by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MKE - CLT
    4h 10m
    $135–755

  2. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Columbus / ...
    21h 3m
    $139–223

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 53m
    $321–799

  4. Drive  817.4 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Charlottecar car 817.4 mi
    15h 8m
    $150–216

  5. 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    5h 32m
    $161–434

  6. 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MSN - CLT
    6h 20m
    $175–895

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    5h 58m
    $136–757

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 35m
    $193–294

Milwaukee to Charlotte by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration21h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Charlotte Bus Station via Columbus, E Main St & S High St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, and Columbus - Mound St in around 21h 3m.

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