There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Columbia Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MKE - FCA
7h 39m$195–880Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSN - FCA
9h 17m$165–670Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
30h 34m$409–951Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
32h 58m$394–560Drive 1,510.9 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Columbia Fallscar 1,510.9 mi
24h 13m$276–399Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane ORD - FCA
6h 46m$351–819Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane ATW - FCA
10h 6m$174–670Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MDW - FCA
9h 8m$206–884
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Columbia Falls is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 24h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Columbia Falls is to bus and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $350 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Columbia Falls. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Whitefish via Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Columbia Falls station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 34m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Columbia Falls is 1341 miles. The road distance is 1519.7 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Columbia Falls without a car is to train which takes 30h 34m and costs $400 - $950.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Milwaukee to Columbia Falls, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Columbia Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $950 and takes 30h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $600 and takes 32h 58m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $380–950 and the journey takes 30h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $380–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Columbia Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Columbia Falls is 1h behind Milwaukee. It is currently 7:53 PM in Milwaukee and 6:53 PM in Columbia Falls.
Milwaukee to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Columbia Falls is 1520 miles. It takes approximately 24h 13m to drive from Milwaukee to Columbia Falls.
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